Write to Inform

Introduce a topic, build sections, use precise words, and conclude.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 63

To inform, start with a clear introduction. A question or a surprising fact can hook your reader.
Group your facts under headings. Use definitions, details, and quotations, and use precise words.
End with a conclusion that sums up your point.
Your turn! Write a report about something you know well.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

5.T.T.2.d — Apply expository techniques that clearly introduce a topic, group paragraphs or sections to develop the topic with facts and other information (e.g., definitions, concrete details, quotations), use precise language, and provide a concluding statement or section. (C)
5.T.SS.1.b — Design texts using a variety of text structures and features, according to purpose and audience. (C)
5.L.V.1.b — Use grade-level general, academic, and specialized vocabulary words and phrases to enhance communication in a variety of settings. (C)
5.P.AC.2.d — Organize texts by incorporating specific formats, structures, patterns, and features to influence the audience, facilitate accessibility, and support the text’s purpose. (I/C)
5.P.EICC.4 — Writing Processes Compose a range of texts for a variety of purposes and audiences, flexibly engaging in writing processes to plan, draft, evaluate, revise, and edit texts.