Informational Writing: Five Lesson Plans

Grade Levels

3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Course, Subject

Related Academic Standards

CC.1.2.4.J CC.1.2.4.J

Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being and that are basic to a particular topic.

CC.1.3.4.G CC.1.3.4.G

Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.

CC.1.4.4.A CC.1.4.4.A

Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

CC.1.4.4.B CC.1.4.4.B

Identify and introduce the topic clearly.

CC.1.4.4.C CC.1.4.4.C

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic; include illustrations and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

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Objectives

The student will:

recognize a narrative text (stories, poems, plays).
recognize a multi-paragraph persuasive piece including a clearly stated opinion or position (speech, editorial, advertisements, pamphlets).
identify an informational piece (descriptions, letters, reports and instructions).
learn the steps involved in the writing process.
practice brainstorming and prewriting skills, and utilize graphic organizers if needed.
explore how the writing process, if followed correctly, can enhance their writing ability, and help them to stay focused and organized.
learn editing techniques, utilize peer editing resources, and learn how important it is to go through the writing process thoroughly before handing in a finished work.
select research topics based on interest.
work in cooperative groups.
research information in books and on the Internet.
take notes on research topics.
synthesize information collected during research into an original written work in the form of an informational essay.
complete writing process by planning and organizing information, writing draft , revising and editing work, creating final copy.
develop skills in listening and speaking by revising and editing work within the framework of peer revision and editing.
evaluate research for appropriate use in an informational product.
apply/present facts and information in a multi media product for a specific audience.
create an informational product about a place in Pennsylvania (Brochure; Television Commercial; Animation).

Related Lesson Plans

Informational Writing: 1 of 5

Informational Writing: 2 of 5

Informational Writing: 3 of 5

Informational Writing: 4 of 5

Informational Writing: 5 of 5

Unit Essential Question(s)

How can we tell the difference between a narrative text, persuasive text and an informational text?
How does interaction with writing and researching provoke thinking and response?
How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge of Pennsylvania history?
How can we promote lifelong learning, while investigating Pennsylvania history through research and writing?
How do we develop into effective writers?
How do we use information gained through research to expand and communicate knowledge?
How can we share information with others?

End of Unit Assessment

Beginning:

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