Writing Informational Paragraphs

Writing Informational Paragraphs

Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 30 min

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Learning Objective

I can write an informational paragraph with a clear topic sentence and supporting details.

Reading Passage

Writing Informational Paragraphs

Informational writing is all about sharing facts and details with your reader. The main goal is to teach someone about a specific topic. To write a good informational paragraph, you need a clear topic sentence and strong supporting details.

The topic sentence is the most important sentence. It tells the reader what the whole paragraph will be about. Think of it like the title of a book. It should be clear and easy to understand. For example, if you are writing about dogs, your topic sentence might be, "Dogs make great pets."

After your topic sentence, you need to add supporting details. These details give more information about your topic. They can be facts, examples, or reasons. If your topic sentence is "Dogs make great pets," your supporting details could be that dogs are loyal, fun to play with, and can protect your home. Each detail should help explain why dogs make good pets.

Make sure your details are accurate and come from reliable sources. You can use books, websites, or even interviews to find information. Remember to write in a clear and simple way so that your reader can easily understand your paragraph. With a strong topic sentence and good supporting details, you can write an informative and interesting paragraph.

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The purpose of informational writing is to share facts and details to teach the reader about a topic.

  • 2

    The most important sentence in an informational paragraph is the topic sentence, which tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

  • 3

    Supporting details give more information about the topic and can include facts, examples, or reasons.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write an informational paragraph about cats, including a clear topic sentence and at least three supporting details.

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