Informational Writing Writing an informational Paragraph

Dead End in Norvelt Pre-Reading Activity

Selecting Your Topic There are numerous references to people, places, and events in history throughout the novel. You have been assigned one of the topics to complete an extended writing assignment on and share with the class. Study finds, that when you understand the references mentioned in a novel, you will comprehend the novel better, and even find it more interesting.

Student Directions: After you have chosen your topic, begin to research it. You will write a 200-250 word research paper (approx. ½ a page) about your topic. Answer the key questions (who, what, when, where, why, how that relate to your topic. (5 Facts per) Keep track of the websites you use to make sure you do not plagiarize. Find a video and picture that work well with your topic. Include at least one direct quote.

What is Informative Writing? When writers write to inform, they present information about a topic.

Features of Informational Writing It gives important information about a topic. It presents a main idea, which is supported with facts. It may include information from several different sources. It draws a conclusion based on the information presented. It is organized in a logical way. Transition words connect ideas.

Writing your Informational Report Dead End in Norvelt

Three Questions Read through all your facts you researched. Create 3 Questions that you could answer from your research. _______________________________

Research Paper Outline Introduction Answer to Question 1 Details/Facts/Examples Answer to Question 2 Answer to Question 3 Conclusion

Transitions Informative Writing

Transition Words and Phrases ISN – Page 12/13 Create the foldable for Basic Transitions. Write the transition words on the foldable where they belong. Use Transitions To: Clarify relationships Create cohesion Link major sections of the text Convey sequence Signal shifts in time or setting Show relationships Build toward a particular tone and outcome (build suspense) Here are some common transition words:

Transition Foldable (pg. 12/13) Remember… cut on solid lines and fold on dotted lines. Transitional Words and Phrases Informative/Explanatory Texts To Clarify: To Show Relationship: To Link:

Paragraph Structure This is your your introduction sentence. This sentence answers your first question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your first question. This sentence answers your second question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your second question. This sentence answers your third question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your third question. This is your conclusion sentence.

Informative Paragraph Begin typing your Rough Draft. Requirements: Ariel Font (12) Double Space You MUST use (2) Transitions in your paragraph. Title your report. Include your Quote (can be one of your details, facts or examples)

Paragraph Structure Take out three different color highlighters and highlight the 3 basic parts of your paragraph. This is your your introduction sentence. This sentence answers your first question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your first question. This sentence answers your second question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your second question. This sentence answers your third question and may include a detail. This sentence includes more details, facts, or examples about your third question. This is your conclusion sentence.

Color Coding Guides Introduction Answer to Question 1 Details/Facts/Examples Answer to Question 2 Answer to Question 3 Conclusion