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Model clinic
Compare a draft with a stronger version.
Less effective: Volcanoes are mountains that erupt.
More effective: A volcano forms where magma reaches the surface through a vent. Eruptions release lava, ash and gases.
Precise terms and grouped facts inform the reader.
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Classify and explain a topic for a reader
Common forms: Animal, place, historical period, scientific phenomenon
Typical structure: General classification → grouped facts by subtopic
Language features: Present tense; technical nouns; relational verbs; headings; general participants
Tone and register: Objective and precise; usually third person and formal subject vocabulary.
Teaching guidance
Group facts under useful headings. Separate what is generally true from a single example.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Classify and explain a topic for a reader.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.