Developing Informative Texts
Write body paragraphs with clear facts and details
Use definitions to explain key terms
Organize information logically
Practice adding relevant supporting details
“Haven't I written to you excellent things of counsel and knowledge,”
— Proverbs 22:20 (WEB)Demonstrates the importance of clear, helpful writing that shares important information
Gather students and review previous day's lesson on linking words. Discuss how good writers use clear details to help readers understand.
Demonstrate how to develop body paragraphs with specific, interesting details. Show how to include definitions and explain complex terms simply.
Students will draft body paragraphs for their informative text, focusing on adding clear details and definitions.
Simpler: Use a pre-selected topic with a word bank
Challenge: Research additional details from multiple sources
Share one interesting detail from your writing with a partner
Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to learn and share knowledge. Help us use our writing to help others understand.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about writing strong conclusions for our informative texts
“Haven't I written to you excellent things of counsel and knowledge,”
— Proverbs 22:20 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Write the verse in colorful letters, highlighting key words
Third graders are learning to write more complex informative texts with clear details and definitions
Children often struggle with staying on topic and providing relevant details
Clear explanations, use of linking words, inclusion of definitions