Writing Informational Paragraphs
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Objective
I can write an informational paragraph with a clear topic sentence and supporting details.
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Key concepts
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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.
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Supporting details give more information about the topic and can include facts, examples, or reasons.
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Practice
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What is the main purpose of informational writing?
Explain the role of a topic sentence in an informational paragraph.
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Exit ticket
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“Write an informational paragraph about cats, including a clear topic sentence and at least three supporting details.”
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