Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text

This lesson teaches how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by exploring personal interests. It emphasizes the importance of selecting non-fiction topics with factual resources. The writing process is reviewed, focusing on generating ideas, writing drafts, and revising. Students are guided to list topics of interest, evaluate them, and choose the most exciting one for detailed exploration.

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To tell a fictional story

• To provide factual information about a non-fiction topic

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT a suitable topic for an informational text?

• Trees

• Birds

• Unicorns

• Flowers

What is a common mistake when choosing a topic for an informational text?

• Selecting a topic that is too popular

• Selecting a topic that is too broad

• Choosing a topic without factual resources

• Picking a topic that is too specific

What is the first step in choosing a topic for an informational text?

• Publishing the text

• Generating ideas

• Revising and editing

• Writing a draft

When selecting a topic, what should you consider about your interests?

• What others find interesting

• What you already know a lot about

• What you want to learn more about

• What is the easiest to write about