English // Writing Composition

Basic Informational Writing

Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

Ages
6 to 11
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
18 codes

Quick check

Can the learner write an explanatory or informative piece — like "How Volcanoes Work" — that introduces the topic clearly, develops it with facts and definitions, and ends with a conclusion?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Write an informative text that introduces a topic clearly and groups related information together
  • Use facts, definitions, and concrete details to develop and explain points about the topic
  • Provide a concluding statement or section that wraps up the information presented

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Writing to informRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 5 to 7

    Structured informative writing with facts/definitions builds on simple informative writing

  • Writing Craft VocabularyHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 11

    Informative/explanatory writing requires 'form', 'structure', 'coherence', and 'evidence' vocabulary

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Basic Informational Writing

Ages 6 to 11 // Method

Leads to

1 topic
  • Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 9+)Helpful

    Science // Scientific Inquiry // Ages 9 to 11

    Presenting scientific findings with conclusions mirrors the structure of an informative/explanatory text with supporting facts taught in English

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.2.2W.3.2W.3.2aW.3.2bW.3.2cW.3.2dW.4.2W.4.2aW.4.2bW.4.2cW.4.2dW.4.2eW.5.2W.5.2aW.5.2bW.5.2cW.5.2dW.5.2e

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