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Informational Writing: Lesson 2 of 5 Lesson PlanInformational Writing: Lesson 2 of 5 Lesson Plan
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Informational Writing: Lesson 2 of 5

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Introduce expository writing to your elementary learners. Young authors write a three-paragraph informational paper using the steps of the writing process. They follow guided lessons to experience each of five steps. Included are tons of links and related information. Be sure to check out the second link provided entitled "Peer Editing with Perfection!"

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CCSS: Adaptable
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informative writing, explanatory writing, essay structure, writing organization, the writing process, topic sentences

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5 step writing process, Expository Writing, informational writing, writing process, topic sentence, essay structure, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Common Core

W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.4 W.3.5 W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.4 W.4.5

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