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Basic Informational Writing

Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

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Can your child write an explanatory or informative piece — like "How Volcanoes Work" — that introduces the topic clearly, develops it with facts and definitions, and ends with a conclusion?

Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

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Basic Informational WritingProcedural concept

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  • Write an informative text that introduces a topic clearly and groups related information together
  • Use facts, definitions, and concrete details to develop and explain points about the topic
  • Provide a concluding statement or section that wraps up the information presented
“Can your child write an explanatory or informative piece — like "How Volcanoes Work" — that introduces the topic clearly, develops it with facts and definitions, and ends with a conclusion?”

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Type
Procedural
Subject
English
Domain
Writing Composition
Age range
Ages 6–11

Standards

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