Informative Writing

What genre is informational writing?

• Folktales

• Realistic fiction

• Non-fiction

• Opinion/Argumentative

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CCSS.RI.2.10

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.W.2.2

What is the purpose for informational writing?

• to tell a story

• to give information

• to persuade someone to do something

• to make someone laugh

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.W.2.2

Informational Writing _____________________________

• tells true facts.

• tells some facts but makes up some things.

• tells lies

• tells about animals and sports only

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CCSS.W.2.2

Why do authors write informational books?

• They want to make people frustrated.

• They need to make lots of money.

• They want to teach people about a topic.

• They want everyone to love what they love.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

What is the topic?

• The topic is how you want people to feel about a book.

• The topic shows you how to write informative stories.

• The topic is what makes the story more interesting.

• The topic is what the book is all about.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

Which of these is an example of an informational book?

• Harry Potter and Sorcerors's Stone

• The Watsons Go To Birmingham

• James and the Giant Peach

• Green Eggs and Ham

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CCSS.RI.2.10

CCSS.RI.2.6

If I wanted to learn more about tigers, which informational text would be the best source?

• All About Cats

• The Magic Kitty

• Facts About Tigers

• The Jungle Book

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CCSS.RI.2.5

Which one is NOT a good source to use for informational text?

• Instagram

• Youtube videos

• Scholastic New magazine

• Newsela articles

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CCSS.RI.2.9