Informative/Explanatory Writing

.What is the purpose of informative and explanatory writing?

What type of evidence can be used when writing to inform/explain?

• Opinions

• Prejudice

• Biased Statements

• Personal Experience

Where can you find credible sources to use?

• School Library

• Google Scholar

• All Answers are Correct

• Online Journal Articles

What is a critical element to include in an informative/explanatory introduction?

List all critical elements to include in an informative/explanatory conclusion.

When would you use informative/explanatory writing as an adult?

• In a Job Interview

• As a Nurse

• As a Police Officer

• As a Teacher

• As a Reporter

Brainstorm a topic that you want to tell others about. Write a few sentences introducing the topic.

Write what forms of evidence you would use to support your topic if you were to write an essay on it.

Consider how you would conclude your paper on the topic. Write a brief conclusion below.

Explain how you made your writing interesting.