In Week 6 of Term 2 our class focussed on how to write great explanations.

We wrote about the Moon’s different phases as we are in the middle of learning about Planet Earth and Beyond. Learning how to write a great explanation will help us with our self-guided topics in a few weeks time. Here is my writing, after I have self-assessed and peer-assessed my work.

WHY DO YOU THINK THE MOON CHANGES ITS SHAPE?

Introduction:

Have you ever wondered why the Moon changes its appearance when it is a dark night when it is time for you to sleep? Well some people think it changes its appearance but it is actually orbiting Earth and while the Moon is orbiting us also Earth is orbiting (going around) The Sun.

People think that the moon is changing shape but it is actually the Moon's appearance because the Moon orbits Earth while Earth orbits the sun. In addition the Moon orbits on its axis like Earth but we orbit anti-clockwise. The moon can possible be on full Moon but it actually orbiting Earth like I said. Even Though the Moon you always see is actually its appearance.

There are lunar phases of the Moon actually there are 8 lunar phases that are called New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter and Waning Crescent. Those lunar phases is actually the Moon that orbits us and those Moons actually happen at night when it is sleep time. These are the lunar phases that

Now you know some facts about how does the Moon changes its appearance here is a site for you to look why else does the Moon changes its appearance  if you are reading this I hope you enjoyed it because if those facts are not enough for you like I said here is the link for you to see more facts about why does the Moon changes its appearance.

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My Explanation Report Success Criteria:	Self	Peer
My heading: WHY DO YOU THINK THE MOON CHANGES ITS SHAPE?
is the question WHY DOES THE MOON LOOK DIFFERENT EVERY NIGHT?	YES	YES
My opening paragraph/introduction: Lunar Phases	YES
introduce what my writing is about in a clear way	YES
hooks the reader	YES
clear topic sentence and supporting sentences	YES
2-3 sentences maximum	YES
My main paragraphs/body paragraphs:
clear topic sentence and supporting sentences
are organised so that each paragraph is about a different aspect of the subject
give detailed information (factual descriptions)
include specific, technical vocabulary
are generally balanced (have a similar amount of detail about the different aspects I write about)
connectives and time connectives
descriptive language
formal language
My end paragraph/conclusion:
draws the report together/sums up my main points
may give a personal opinion; ask the reader a question and/or tell the reader where further information may be found
write an interesting fact