Explaining is a challenge even for an experienced speaker. A person must know subject matter thoroughly himself. He must be able to put appropriate vocabulary into sentences and say the sentences in correct order. This is important in helping a listener understand. Besides vocabulary, sentence formation and sequencing one must be able to format different kinds of explanations.
That’s where this book will help you. You’ll find pictures and guidelines for building explanations. You'll also find helpful vocabulary and activities that will encourage students to construct a variety of explanations. Students will feel more confident owning these techniques for Explaining!
Preface
Introduction
How to Make a Chocolate Sundae
How to Plant Seeds
How to Make a Snowman
How to Write a Letter
How to Buy a Gift
How to Wrap a Gift
How to Carve a Jack-o-Lantern
How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
How to Catch a Fish
How to Fly a Kite
How to Take a Test
How to Give a Manicure
How to Go Out to Dinner
How to Hang Wallpaper
How to Play Soccer
How to Play Tennis
How to Play Hockey
How to Play Basketball
How to Play American Football
Exploining How to Find Something
How to Find Things in a Room
How to Find Places in an Office Building
How to Find Places in a Town
How to Find Places on a Mop
Explaining How to Ploy a Game
How to Play Hot Potato
How to Play Dodge Boll
How to Play Four Square
How to Play Tetherball
How to Play Monopoly
How to Play Bingo
How to Play Baseball
Ice Melts
Light Objects Float
Water Freezes
Worm Air Rises
Water Freezes and Expands
Cold Air Falls
Heavy Objects Sink
Soil Below Ground is Cooler
Displacement of Water
Explaining How a Complex Device Works
How a Bicycle Works
How a Submarine Works
Appendix