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Informative Writing

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-12GP164-90NO

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how an author supports a main idea.

2.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how a library organizes information.

3.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how maps represent real places.

4.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how communities prepare for emergencies.

5.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how erosion changes Earth's surface.

6.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how a food chain transfers energy.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how an author supports a main idea.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  2. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how a library organizes information.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  3. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how maps represent real places.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  4. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how communities prepare for emergencies.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  5. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how erosion changes Earth's surface.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  6. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about how a food chain transfers energy.Responses will vary. Strong informative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.

Worked example

Introduce the topic, group related information, and explain it accurately.

Common mistake

Assuming the reader already knows key vocabulary.

Helpful hint

Define important terms as you use them.