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Body Paragraph of an Informative Text | EasyTeaching
New ReviewLearn how to structure a body paragraph for an informative text. In this lesson, we break down the three essential parts of a body paragraph: the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.Discover how to write...
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Expository and Informational Texts
New ReviewDifferences between expository and information texts
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Identifying the features of an information text to prepare for writing our own
Pupil outcome: I can identify features of an information text through exploring a model text about the author Atinuke. Key learning points: - Information texts are a form of non-fiction writing that provide information about someone or...
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Making a Plan for Writing an Informational Text Using a Table of Contents
In this video, students learn how to make a plan for writing an informational text by using a table of contents. The teacher guides them through the process of identifying the main topic and details from a brainstorming web, determining...
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Building a Draft for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...
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Generating information about authors to prepare to write an information text
Pupil outcome: I can learn about the authors Atinuke, Roald Dahl and Ibtihaj Muhammad and develop a personal response. Key learning points: - An information text about an author provides information about their life, e.g. childhood,...
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Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. The importance of selecting non-fiction topics with factual resources is emphasized, and the three...
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Making a Plan for Writing an Informational Text with a Table of Contents
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a plan for writing an informational text using a table of contents. The process involves reviewing a completed KWL chart, identifying the main topic and details, determining the most...
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Outlining an Informational Text: Grouping Facts into Chapters
In this video, the teacher explains how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. They guide the students through the process of creating a table of contents with chapter titles and adding bullet points of...
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Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video lesson, students learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about their interests. They are guided through the process of generating ideas, avoiding topics that are too broad or too...
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Starting Research for Writing an Informational Text
In this video, the instructor guides students on how to start researching for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of listing what they already know about the topic and what they still want to find out.
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Outlining an Informational Text: Grouping Facts into Chapters
In this video, the teacher explains how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. They emphasize the importance of paraphrasing and using kid-friendly language to engage readers. The teacher guides students...
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How to Conclude an Informational Text: Ensuring Lasting Impact
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively conclude an informational text. They emphasize the importance of leaving readers with interesting information and tying the conclusion back to the introduction. The teacher...
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Creating an Introduction for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to create an effective introduction for an informational text. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader with a compelling question, providing a brief answer, and then giving a preview of...
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Planning the first section of an information text about an author
Pupil outcome: I can create a plan to support me when writing a section of an information text about an author. Key learning points: - The subheading ‘Childhood and inspiration’ tells the reader what the section will be about. - The plan...
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Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains the process of starting research for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of planning and generating research questions before diving into the research. The teacher demonstrates...
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Concluding an Informational Text: Creating Memorable Endings
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively conclude an informational text by asking themselves what they want readers to remember. They emphasize the importance of avoiding a dull conclusion and instead ending with...
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Creating a Strong Opening for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to create a strong opening for an informational text. The key is to hook the reader with an interesting question and then provide a clear answer that tells them what they will learn.
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Drafting Body Paragraphs for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to draft body paragraphs for an informational text. They emphasize the importance of rewriting bullet point facts into complete sentences using a friendly and explaining voice. The teacher provides...
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Growing Research for an Informational Text
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to grow research for an informational text. It emphasizes the importance of organizing notes and offers tips on finding answers to questions by reading through resources.
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Informational: Problem/Solution
“Informational: Problem/Solution” video lesson explores informational texts, focusing on the problem and solution structure and explaining how to identify problems and solutions in texts.
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Writing the second section of an information text about an author
Pupil outcome: I can write a section of an information text about an author. Key learning points: - Notes from a written plan support in writing and ensure important information is included in an information text. - Using a range of...
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Writing Conclusions in Informative Texts
This video is a teacher-led lesson on writing conclusions in informative texts. It provides guidance and examples on how to identify important ideas from body paragraphs and incorporate them into a well-rounded conclusion. The goal is to...
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Planning the second section of an information text about an author
Pupil outcome: I can create a plan to support me when writing a section of an information text about an author. Key learning points: - The subheading ‘Jobs and books’ tells the reader what the section will be about. - The plan should...