Informative / Explanatory Writing
Aligned to W.9-10.2 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Explain a topic clearly by organizing ideas, using precise facts and transitions, and defining terms for the reader.
Worked example
An essay on photosynthesis groups ideas (inputs, process, outputs), defines 'chlorophyll,' and uses transitions like 'as a result.'
Practice questions
- Write a thesis that previews an explanation.
- Add a transition between two ideas.
- Why define key terms for your reader?
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Escritura Informativa / Expositiva
Explica un tema con claridad organizando las ideas, usando datos precisos y palabras de transición, y definiendo términos para el lector.
Ejemplo: Un ensayo sobre la fotosíntesis agrupa las ideas (insumos, proceso, resultados), define 'clorofila' y usa transiciones como 'como resultado'.
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