Starting Research for Writing an Informational Text

This lesson teaches how to start research for writing an informational text by listing what you know and what you want to find out. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the topic, avoiding common research mistakes, and organizing information using a chart. The lesson covers the writing process, including generating ideas, drafting, and revising. It also highlights the need to formulate questions to guide research and ensure clarity in the text. The example topic used is animal survival, illustrating how to list known information and develop questions for further exploration.

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To teach facts

• To tell a fictional story

• To express personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

• Revise and edit

• Publish immediately

• Write drafts

• Generate ideas

Why is it important to avoid jumping into research without direction?

• It makes writing more creative

• It ensures all sources are used

• It saves time

• It can make the text unclear

What is a useful tool for organizing what you know and want to find out about a topic?

• A story

• A paragraph

• A chart

• A list

Which of the following is an example of a question you might ask when researching animal survival?

• How do humans communicate?

• What is the capital of France?

• How do animals use camouflage?

• What is the lifespan of a tree?