Informational Writing

​Informational Writing

Open Ended

What are the parts of an informational essay? 

Open Ended

How can the Do-What Strategy help you? 

Parts of an essay

C-Claim
E-Evidence
R-Reasoning

​Body

Hook- Grab's the reader's attention
Background- Gives context to the topic.
Thesis- Outlines your main points.

Introduction

Conclusion

Parts of a Conclusion Paragraph

1. Restated Thesis

• Say your thesis again in new words to remind the reader of your main point.

2. Summary of Key Points

• Briefly review the main ideas from the body paragraphs (no new information).

3. Closing Thought

• End with a final idea that leaves the reader thinking.

• Connect back to the hook, explain the significance, or give a final insight.

Open Ended

What method should you use in your body paragraphs?

Read the prompt below and then write your response.
 
You have read “The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire - Chapter 1.” Write an essay analyzing the events leading up to the earthquake of 1906 that emphasized its devastation, including citizens’ behaviors and natural events. Include specific details and examples from the passage to support your writing.
 
Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

​Deconstruct the prompt using DO-WHAT

Guided Practice

In groups deconstruct and respond to the prompts accordingly.

Prompt 1

Text: During one of the worst droughts the village had ever seen, the fields around William’s home turned from deep green to a dusty brown. Each day, his family walked farther to find clean water, and even then, they often returned with only a small bucket. While many villagers waited helplessly for rain, William searched through the scrapyard for spare parts. He studied diagrams from an old science book and believed he could build a machine to help. Although people laughed at his idea, William continued working until he created a small windmill that could power a pump, bringing water back to the fields.

Prompt: You have read “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – Excerpt.” Write an essay analyzing how the author describes the challenges the villagers faced during the drought, including the impact on daily life and William’s determination to find solutions. Include specific details and examples from the passage to support your writing.

Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Prompt 2

Text: All summer long, the ant worked tirelessly, gathering food and storing it deep inside his nest. While he hurried back and forth, the grasshopper relaxed in the shade, playing music and enjoying the warm days. Whenever the ant warned him to prepare for winter, the grasshopper simply laughed and said there was plenty of time. But when the first frost arrived, the grasshopper found himself cold and hungry, while the ant’s home was filled with food. Only then did the grasshopper understand the importance of planning ahead.

Prompt: You have read “The Ant and the Grasshopper – Aesop’s Fable.” Write an essay explaining how the actions of the ant and the grasshopper reveal the central lesson of the story. Include specific details and examples from the passage to support your writing.

Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Prompt 3

Text: Wilbur and Orville Wright spent years dreaming of building a machine that could fly. Their early gliders often crashed, and many people doubted that human flight was possible. Instead of giving up, the brothers carefully studied each failure. They tested new wing shapes, built a wind tunnel to measure lift, and adjusted their controls again and again. Finally, on December 17, 1903, their latest machine lifted into the air for twelve seconds. It was a short flight, but it changed the course of history.

Prompt: You have read “Wright Brothers: First Flight – Short Biography.” Write an essay analyzing the key events that led to the Wright brothers’ success, including the obstacles they faced and the methods they used to improve their designs. Include specific details and examples from the passage to support your writing.

Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

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