Companion to LCWU informational unit.

1. Informational Checklist
I taught readers information about a topic, using ideas,
observations, and questions.
I wrote a beginning. I got my readers ready to learn a lot of
information about the topic.
I used words to show sequence like before, after, then, later.
I also used words to show what didn’t fit like however and
but.
I wrote an ending that draws conclusions, asks questions, or suggests
ways readers might respond.
I grouped my information into parts. Each part is mostly about
one thing that connects to my big topic.
I wrote facts, definitions, details and observations about my topic
and explained them.
I chose expert words to teach readers a lot about the topic. I
taught information in a way to interest readers. I may have used
drawings, captions or diagrams.

2. New Goals for
Informational Writing
My new goals for my next informational text will be:
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Directions: Look at the checklist that your partner did. Then look at the feedback you received from
your parent(s). Look to see what we said you did well in your writing! Then look to see what they said
you were missing! Make the things you were missing from your informational writing become your
new writing goals!