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Primary Chinese: Explanatory Writing — Tutor Lesson Plan (structure, five methods)
Explanatory writing usually becomes I really like it. The single rule to hold: no feelings, only features, functions and examples.
Objectives — the student can write an introduction-body-conclusion piece, use two of the five explanation methods per paragraph, and remove every sentence about personal feelings.
01 Prerequisites (3-minute check)
If any of these fails, fix it before the lesson starts.
| Skill | Quick check | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| Question analysis | Circle what the task asks you to write | Circle introduce or explain |
| Paragraphing | What are the three parts? | Opening, body, closing |
| Punctuation | Using a colon correctly | A colon introduces the list |
02 Lesson flow (45 minutes)
| Time | Stage | Tutor does | Student does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-8 min | What it is | Features only, no feelings | Judge two paragraphs |
| 8-18 min | Five methods | Numbers, examples, comparison, classification, definition | Add two to a paragraph |
| 18-28 min | Structure | Introduction, body, conclusion | Order the paragraphs |
| 28-38 min | Writing | An 80-character paragraph | Work alone |
| 38-42 min | Correction | Delete feelings, add examples | Rewrite two sentences |
| 42-45 min | Exit check | Three questions marked | Finish alone |
03 Teaching script (read it out)
Scene 1: No I think in explanatory writing
The purpose is to help a reader understand an object.
This cup is lovely and I like it is a feeling; this cup holds 500 millilitres and keeps drinks warm for six hours is explanation.
Same object, completely different writing.
This cup is lovely and I like it is a feeling; this cup holds 500 millilitres and keeps drinks warm for six hours is explanation.
Same object, completely different writing.
Student judges which of two paragraphs explains.
Scene 2: Two methods per paragraph is plenty
Numbers, examples, comparison, classification, definition.
A paragraph using numbers and an example already scores well.
Accuracy matters more than quantity.
A paragraph using numbers and an example already scores well.
Accuracy matters more than quantity.
Student adds numbers and an example to one paragraph.
Scene 3: One feature per paragraph, in a sensible order
Opening: what the object is. Body: appearance, then function, then how to use it. Closing: one summary sentence.
Order runs from concrete to abstract, simple to complex.
Order runs from concrete to abstract, simple to complex.
Note: never pack three features into one paragraph.
04 Question types and worked steps
| Type | Example | Steps | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add a method | the school bag is heavy | Use numbers | The bag with books weighs about 3 kilograms |
| Delete feelings | I think it is useful | State a fact instead | It has three compartments |
| Order paragraphs | appearance, function, use | Concrete to abstract | Appearance, function, use |
| Add an example | this plant is drought tolerant | Give one example | A cactus survives weeks without water |
Sanity check (teach this): An explanatory paragraph should contain no lovely, I like or I think; if it does, the genre has slipped.
05 Independent practice (3 questions)
| Question | Answer | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Rewrite this book is good | This book runs to 128 pages in eight chapters | Feature present |
| Add a comparison for a pencil | It erases more easily than a pen | Same category |
| Should explanatory writing include feelings? | No | Genre boundary |
06 Common mistakes and what to say
| Mistake | Student writes | Say this |
|---|---|---|
| Turns into narrative | adds I was happy | Facts only. |
| Adjectives without data | very big and beautiful | Use numbers and comparison. |
| No paragraph focus | three topics in one paragraph | One feature each. |
| Irrelevant example | a phone example for a bag | Stay in the same category. |
07 Homework (paper, section and question numbers)
- Primary Chinese chapter index — Use the three tasks on this page
08 Exit check (last 5 minutes)
| Question | Answer | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Feelings allowed? | No | All right: move to description |
| Rewrite very big | 30 cm long, 20 cm wide | One wrong: re-teach |
| Features per paragraph | One | Two wrong: repeat scene 2 |
09 Tutor FAQ
Memorise the method names?
Yes, name the method in the answer.
How long?
150 to 250 characters, three or four paragraphs.
Are subheadings allowed?
Upper primary yes, lower primary keep paragraphs.
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