Outlining an Informational Text: Grouping Facts into Chapters

This lesson teaches how to outline an informational text by organizing facts into chapters. The topic of animal survival is used to demonstrate creating a table of contents with chapters on natural and controlled adaptations. The writing process is reviewed, focusing on drafting. Students are guided to write chapter titles and gather related facts, with examples of natural and controlled adaptations provided. The lesson concludes with encouragement to complete the remaining chapters independently.

What is the main topic used to demonstrate outlining an informational text in this lesson?

• Historical Events

• Weather Patterns

• Animal Survival

• Plant Growth

Which stage of the writing process is emphasized in the lesson?

• Generating Ideas

• Writing Drafts

• Publishing

• Revising and Editing

What is an example of a natural adaptation mentioned in the lesson?

• Chameleons changing color

• Lions' skin and hair matching the environment

• Possums playing dead

• Coleoids morphing their skin

Which animal is used as an example of controlled adaptation through color change?

• Eagle

• Lion

• Chameleon

• Elephant

What ability do coleoids have that is considered a controlled adaptation?

• Flying

• Changing skin color and texture

• Running fast

• Swimming deep