Informative/Explanatory Writing
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2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group
related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations,
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other
information and examples related to the topic.
c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases,
and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or
explain the topic.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or
explanation presented.
Fifth grade students write informative/explanatory pieces as well. They must be able to find and group information together in a logical way. In order to do so, students need strategies for researching a topic (gathering data), selecting relevant information (note taking), grouping like ideas, and developing a way to present the ideas from beginning to end (format and organization of written presentation).
a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group
related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations,
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other
information and examples related to the topic.
c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases,
and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or
explain the topic.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or
explanation presented.
Fifth grade students write informative/explanatory pieces as well. They must be able to find and group information together in a logical way. In order to do so, students need strategies for researching a topic (gathering data), selecting relevant information (note taking), grouping like ideas, and developing a way to present the ideas from beginning to end (format and organization of written presentation).
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