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English · Grade 4

Informational Writing and Organization

Using an original model article about glaciers, children learn to introduce a topic clearly, group related information in sections with headings, develop ideas with facts, definitions, details and examples, link ideas with transitions, use precise topic vocabulary and write a concluding section, then plan and write their own informational piece.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 110 minutes
  • Informational writing check: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections.
  • Develop a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations and examples.
  • Link ideas with words and phrases and use precise, topic-specific vocabulary.
  • Use text features and a concluding section, and write a complete informational piece.

Lessons

  1. Introduce and organize 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  2. Develop your ideas 3 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  3. Link ideas and choose precise words 4 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  4. Features, conclusions and your own piece 4 steps3 practiceabout 30 min
  5. Informational writing check 8 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sentence TheatreYour words direct the show: change a word and the stage changes too.
  • Missing ChapterA page has gone missing. Use the clues to put the right one back.

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