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English · Grade 1

Narrative, Informative and Opinion Writing

Grade 1 writers learn three kinds of writing and the parts each one needs. An opinion piece names a topic, states an opinion, gives a reason and ends with a closing. An informative piece names a topic, gives facts and closes. A narrative tells two or more events in order with time words and an ending. Each lesson models a piece, checks the key structure and ends with real writing reviewed by an adult.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 90 minutes
  • Writing check: 6 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, put in order, sort into groups and write a short answer
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What learners will discover

  • Write an opinion piece that names the topic, states an opinion, gives at least one reason and has a closing sentence.
  • Write an informative piece that names the topic, gives some facts and has a closing sentence.
  • Write a narrative with two or more events in order, details, time words (first, next, then, finally) and an ending.
  • Choose the kind of writing that fits a purpose and plan it with a simple organiser.

Lessons

  1. Three kinds of writing 4 steps2 practiceabout 20 min
  2. Opinion writing 4 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  3. Informative writing 4 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  4. Narrative writing 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  5. Writing check 6 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sound GardenListen closely and grow the garden: find the word that starts, rhymes or claps just right.
  • Word WorkshopBuild the word for each picture, one sound at a time.

More 1st grade reading

Guides for grown-ups