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because
Because connects a statement with its reason.
Beginner · Other / specialist pathway · English
Writing explanations and short paragraphs
Write a short explanation using a reason and relevant evidence.
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An explanation connects a statement with a reason. Because introduces the reason. In a paragraph, keep the main idea and related details together. Evidence must come from the given information or an observation, not an invented certainty.
Worked example
“The plant bent towards the window. It may have been growing towards the light, because the window was the main light source.” May have marks the interpretation as a possibility.
- State what happened or what you think.
- Add a relevant reason or clue.
- Use may when the evidence does not make the explanation certain.
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may have
It avoids claiming more than the evidence supports.
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window
The passage identifies the window.
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Subtract the cut part from the original length: 24 − 9 = 15 cm.
Check the operation, quantities and unit.
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I chose the animal book because I want to learn about birds. Its labelled pictures may help me identify them.
Accept relevant reasons and a connected idea.
Explain a choice
Choose between two imaginary learning activities and write a short explanation using one fact and one reason.
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- Make the choice explicit.
- Use relevant support.
- Separate known information from a guess.
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