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Informative/Explanatory Writing

Informative/Explanatory Writing. What is Informative/Explanatory Writing?. Informative/Explanatory writing explains something or gives facts. It gives information, explains how to do something, or tells readers about real people, places, things, and events. Informative/Explanatory Writing.

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Informative/Explanatory Writing

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  1. Informative/Explanatory Writing What is Informative/Explanatory Writing? Informative/Explanatory writing explains something or gives facts. It gives information, explains how to do something, or tells readers about real people, places, things, and events.

  2. Informative/Explanatory Writing You can find informative/explanatory writing in many different places: • Non-fiction books • Textbooks • Newspapers • Encyclopedias • Magazines • Websites

  3. Informative/Explanatory Writing Informative/Explanatory Writing Traits • A clear, focused topic • Supporting details that are complete and accurate • A strong introduction, body, and conclusion • Transition words that connect ideas • A voice that is appropriate for the purpose and audience

  4. Informative/Explanatory Writing Informative/Explanatory Writing Traits • Topic-related words that are used effectively • Definitions for words that the reader may not know • Clear, direct sentences • Different sentence types and lengths to make the • writing flow • Correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

  5. Informative/Explanatory Writing How informative/explanatory writing is organized depends on its purpose. • Compare-and-Contrast describes how things are alike and different. • Cause-and-Effect describes why things happen and what happens as a result. • Problem-Solution describes a problem and gives solutions. • How-To explains how to do something or how to make something. • Research Report gives facts about a topic.

  6. Informative/Explanatory Writing Good informative/explanatory writing includes the following features: • A topic or thesis • Facts, definitions, details, and examples • Connecting words such as also, more, and but • A conclusion Let’s look at how we can use these features in good informative/ explanatory writing.

  7. Informative/Explanatory Writing Topic Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.

  8. Informative/Explanatory Writing Definition Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.

  9. Informative/Explanatory Writing Facts Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.

  10. Informative/Explanatory Writing Connecting Word Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.

  11. Informative/Explanatory Writing Conclusion Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep animals safe.

  12. Informative/Explanatory Writing Some common types of informative/explanatory writing include the following: • How-To Paper • Compare-and-Contrast Essay • Research Report • Problem-Solution Essay • Business Letter

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