Crafting an Informational Draft for Young Writers

In this episode, the teacher guides students through writing a draft for an informational book about computers. The video covers the importance of facts in writing, organizing content with headings, and creating sections on different types of computers, their parts, and their uses. The teacher also emphasizes the use of drawings and labels to enhance understanding. The episode concludes with a reminder to write a closing and a preview of the next episode.

What is a draft in the context of writing?

• The final version of your writing

• A list of references

• A rough sketch of your ideas

• The first version of your writing

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Why are facts important in informational writing?

• They make the writing more interesting

• They are always true

• They are easy to find

• They are opinions

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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What is the purpose of headings in informational writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add color to the text

• To organize facts into sections

• To make the text look longer

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer mentioned?

• Tablets

• Desktops

• Smartphones

• Laptops

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CCSS.RI.7.7

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What part of a computer is used to click on things?

• CPU

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Screen

What should you do after drawing a picture of a computer part?

• Erase it

• Label it

• Color it

• Ignore it

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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Which activity is NOT mentioned as something you can do with a computer?

• Play games

• Research

• Watch videos

• Cook food

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is the next step after writing the introduction and sections for each sub-topic?

• Write a closing

• Start a new draft

• Publish the book

• Add more sections

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Where can you find information on writing a closing for your informational book?

• Episode 7

• Episode 6

• Episode 5

• Episode 4

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