Informative text G7
- 4. WHAT IS AN INFORMATIVE WRITING? •Informative/Explanatory writing explains something or gives facts. •It gives information, explains how to do something, or tells readers about real people, places, things, and events
- 5. EXAMPLE: Pope Francis teaches his people by example. He is an epitome of humanity and fairness. He was the 1st Non-European Pope of the Catholic church.
- 6. EXAMPLE: Owls are known as the bird of prey. They are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and hunt at night.
- 7. EXAMPLE: Tyrannosaurus Rex (also known as T-Rex) was one of the largest dinosaurs that ever walked the earth. It lived around 66 million years ago in an area now known as North America.
- 8. YOU CAN FIND INFORMATIVE WRITING IN MANY DIFFERENT PLACES: • Non-fiction books • Textbooks • Newspapers • Encyclopedias • Magazines • Websites
- 9. INFORMATIVE WRITING TRAITS IDEAS • A clear, focused topic • Supporting details that are complete and accurate ORGANIZATION • A strong introduction, body, and conclusion • Transition words that connect ideas VOICE • A voice that is appropriate for the purpose and audience
- 10. WORD CHOICE • Topic-related words that are used effectively • Definitions for words that the reader may not know SENTENCE FLUENCY • Clear, direct sentences • Different sentence types and lengths to make the writing CONVENTIONS • Correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
- 11. HOW INFORMATIVE WRITING IS ORGANIZED DEPENDS ON ITS PURPOSE • Compare-and-Contrast describes how things are alike and different. • Cause-and-Effect describes why things happen and what happens as a result. • Problem-Solution describes a problem and gives solutions. • How-To explains how to do something or how to make something. • Research Report gives facts about a topic.
- 12. GOOD INFORMATIVE WRITING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: • A topic or thesis • Facts, definitions, details, and examples • Connecting words such as also, more, and but • A conclusion
- 13. TOPIC Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.
- 14. DEFINITION Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.
- 15. FACTS Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.
- 16. CONNECTING WORD Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.
- 17. CONCLUSION Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.
- 18. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: Directions: Write 1 example of an informative text. Think about a certain topic and write facts or information's related to the topic. Use ¼ sheet of paper.
- 19. ASSIGNMENT: Research about Personal Essays. Write it in a ½ crosswise.
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