This document provides information and guidance about informational writing. It explains that informational writing presents factual information about a subject to inform or instruct readers. Examples of informational writing include reports, instructions, non-fiction books, newspaper articles, and recipes. The purpose is to inform readers by explaining topics, processes, or concepts. The document then outlines the steps for researching, drafting, and revising an informational writing piece, including developing an introduction that previews the topic, writing body paragraphs with facts, and concluding with a summary of the key points.

1. INFORMATIONAL WRITING

2. WHAT IS IT?
• Writing that presents factual
information about a subject
• Writing that provides information
to the reader (your audience)!

3. • Reports
• How to articles (instructions)
• Non-fiction picture books
• Newspaper articles
• Recipes
• Biographies
Examples of Informational
writing

4. • The purpose is to inform, clarify,
explain, define or instruct by
giving information, explaining why
or how, clarifying a process or
defining a concept
PURPOSE OF INFORMATIONAL
WRITING

5. • Choose a subject to research
that you find interesting.
• Locate books or resources
about your subject
• Write down facts about the
subject
• Organise your facts
Getting started….

6. RESEARCH
1. Read through your resources carefully
2. As you read, begin to think about the
information you want to include and how
you can organise your information
3. Label your graphic organiser with topics
you would like to add.

7. RESEARCH
4. Now reread. Take notes on your graphic organiser.
5. Remember: While taking notes, you do not need
complete sentences.
IMPORTANT!
You may not copy information exactly as written
straight from a resource and write it in your paper.
This is not allowed. Your writing must be in your own
words.

8. Drafting is the process of
taking an idea that has
formed in your head and
putting it onto paper.
DRAFT
NOW WHAT?

11. • In the introduction, tell the
reader what you are going
to be writing about. Give a
short “preview” of the rest of
your paper
READY TO WRITE?
INTRODUCTION

12. THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE WRITING
INTRODUCTION
• Grab your readers attention:
1.Begin by asking a question or a riddle
“What is orange and black, weighs up to 700 pounds and can be
heard from two miles away?”
2.Begin with an amazing or surprising fact.
‘Your fingertips and a tiger’s stripes have something in
common. They are unique. There are no two alike!”
3.Begin with a funny or interesting comment.
“the biggest cat in the world is not Grumpy Cat! The world’s
biggest cats are tigers!”

13. BODY PARAGRAPHS
• Choose the 1st set of facts and details from your graphic
organiser and form a paragraph about those facts.
• You might need 3 to 5 sentences in each paragraph.
• Write as many paragraphs as you need to cover your subject
and present the facts. Use charts, diagrams, graphs etc. if
needed.
• Choose a format that fits your topic. For example: Use a
question/answer format, headings or subheadings followed by
facts, chronological order etc.

14. CONCLUSION
• Your introduction is a preview of the paper. The conclusion is a
review of all you have written.
• Summarise the facts you have covered in the paper.
• There will be nothing new in this paragraph
• Close your paper so that the reader can tell that you are
ending the paper, not just stopping.
• You might need 3 to 5 sentences in this paragraph.

15. Revising is taking your draft
and making any changes or
improvements.
NOW WHAT?
REVISE EDIT
Editing is the process of
making your written piece more
readable or understandable.

16. What is orange and black, can weigh up to 700 pounds, and can be heard from two miles
away? You will be amazed to learn that it is a tiger! There are many interesting facts about
their habitats and physical traits. Tigers are not just pretty cats. They are the largest
cats.
What are the physical traits of tigers? Tigers are the largest cats on earth. They can grow
up to six feet long and weigh up to 700 pounds. Most of the time they have orange and black
stripes. An amazing fact about their stripes is that no two tigers have the same pattern.
Each one is unique just like fingerprints.
What are tigers’ habitats like? Tigers live in variety of habitats. There are also different
types of tigers that live in various habitats. Some tigers live in cold areas in the north while
some live in warm tropical areas. The thing that they have in common is that tigers always
live near water. What do tigers eat? Tigers will eat most of meat. Some tigers eat dear
antelope or buffalo. There are other tigers that eat turtles and frogs. It depends on where
the tiger lives.
TIGERS

17. What are tigers’ habits? Tigers enjoy water because they are very good swimmers.
Sometimes they like to lie down in water to cool off if they live in warm areas. At night
tigers usually hunt their food. They usually sleep during the day.
What is the life cycle for tigers? Female tigers can have from one to six cubs. The cubs will
stay with the mother tiger for 2 years while they are growing into adults. Except for this,
tigers live alone. Tigers can live up to 25 years.
Are tigers endangered? Sadly, tigers are en endangered species. Some types of tigers are
already extinct. Their main enemy is humans. Humans kill them for their fur and also
destroy their habitats.
In conclusion, tigers are very fascinating and beautiful animals. Their habits, physical traits,
and way of living make them very interesting animals to study and learn about, Since they
are endangered, it is important to learn more about them and ways to help the tiger
population. It would be unfortunate for them to become extinct because they are truly
amazing creatures.
TIGERS - CONTINUED

19. HAVE FUN
WRITING!