This document provides information about informative writing. It defines informative writing as writing that explains a topic or gives facts. It provides examples of informative texts about Pope Francis, owls, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. The document outlines the key features of informative writing, including clear ideas, organization, appropriate voice, effective word choice, varied sentences, and correct conventions. It describes different organizational structures for informative writing and concludes by explaining that good informative writing includes a topic, facts, connecting words, and a conclusion.

3. INFORMATIVE TEXT

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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