Informational Writing

Informational writing is writing used to _____.

• tell a story.

• teach about a topic.

• explain your opinion.

• let people know what your favorite activity is.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational writing?

• Opinions

• Main ideas

• Specific topic

• Supporting details

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational writing?

• Facts

• Quotations

• Definitions

• Dialogue

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What are the TEN characteristics of informational writing we discussed in class? Type in as many as you can remember.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

What is an introduction?

• An introduction includes all the details you need to teach about your topic.

• An introduction is found at the beginning of a text and hooks the reader by giving a hint about what you will discuss.

• An introduction is found at the beginning of a text and tells the reader exactly what you are writing about.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

What is a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence is found at the beginning of a text and gives the exact main idea of the text.

• A topic sentence is given to hook your reader at the beginning of a text.

• A topic sentence is found at the end of a text to wrap up everything you have discussed in your writing.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

You are writing an informational text. Your main idea is, "Dodgeball is a common game to play at school." Which of the following is NOT a relevant supporting detail you could use in your writing?

• First, the students must be divided into two teams.

• When the game begins, some students from each team run to grab a ball.

• Dodgeball is my favorite game to play in P.E. class.

• If you are hit with a ball from the other team, you are out.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

You are writing an informational text. Your main idea is, "Many people enjoy baseball season." Which of the following is NOT a relevant supporting detail you could include?

• Baseball season begins in the spring and ends in the fall.

• There are 30 teams that are a part of Major League Baseball.

• Some people love baseball so much that they purchase and trade baseball cards.

• Baseball is the best sport for families to watch together.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

You are writing an informational paragraph. Your main idea is, "Dogs are a popular type of pet." Which of the following IS a relevant supporting detail you could use in your writing?

• Puppies may use the bathroom all over the floor.

• Dogs may shed fur on all the furniture.

• My dog is the best because she can do tricks.

• Many dog breeds are known to be loyal.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What are the FIVE types of supporting details we discussed in class? List as many as you can remember.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1