3 free informative writing resources for Year 8: 3 worksheets. Answers included.
Reports, explanations and procedures. In Year 8, In Year 8, maths becomes algebraic: integers, simplifying expressions, substitution, solving simple equations, ratios and index notation.
Students will practise: writing a clear topic sentence that states the main idea; supporting a main idea with explanation, evidence and examples; keeping every sentence in a paragraph on topic; using linking words and a linking sentence to connect ideas; sequencing sentences into a logical paragraph; identifying the structure of an information report; writing an opening general statement that classifies the subject; grouping facts under subheadings.
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Students learn how a strong paragraph works: a clear topic sentence, explanation, supporting evidence or examples, and a linking sentence…
Students learn the structure of an information report: a title, an opening general statement that classifies the subject, paragraphs…
Students learn how an explanation text tells readers how or why something happens. Using an original model explanation of how a rainbow…
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Reports, explanations and procedures. At Year 8, our resources focus on: writing a clear topic sentence that states the main idea; supporting a main idea with explanation, evidence and examples; keeping every sentence in a paragraph on topic; using linking words and a linking sentence to connect ideas.
Start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet, then move up a level. Finish with the topic test if there is one.
Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.
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