Informational Writing

tell a story.

teach about a topic.

explain your opinion.

let people know what your favorite activity is.

Opinions

Main ideas

Specific topic

Supporting details

Facts

Quotations

Definitions

Dialogue

An introduction includes all the details you need to teach about your topic.

An introduction is found at the beginning of a text and hooks the reader by giving a hint about what you will discuss.

An introduction is found at the beginning of a text and tells the reader exactly what you are writing about.

A topic sentence is found at the beginning of a text and gives the exact main idea of the text.

A topic sentence is given to hook your reader at the beginning of a text.

A topic sentence is found at the end of a text to wrap up everything you have discussed in your writing.

First, the students must be divided into two teams.

When the game begins, some students from each team run to grab a ball.

Dodgeball is my favorite game to play in P.E. class.

If you are hit with a ball from the other team, you are out.

Baseball season begins in the spring and ends in the fall.

There are 30 teams that are a part of Major League Baseball.

Some people love baseball so much that they purchase and trade baseball cards.

Baseball is the best sport for families to watch together.

Puppies may use the bathroom all over the floor.

Dogs may shed fur on all the furniture.

My dog is the best because she can do tricks.

Many dog breeds are known to be loyal.