Informative/ Explanatory Text

Informative/ explanatory text

8th Grade - AIS

INDEX

1) Select type & topic

Objective

4) First Draft

2) Select data

Warm-up

5) Proofreading

3) Topic outline

Definition

6) Final Draft

Objective

We are learning how to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- I can define informative/explanatory texts

Objective

definition

• Non-fiction writing about a topic
• Purpose: to increase knowledge
• Answer questions of how or why.
• Educates the reader by imparting straightforward information on a certain topic

Info

Informative = a piece of text designed to provide facts or data (e.g. problem/ solution; cause/ effect; sequential) to inform = to present new information to your audience

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Explanatory = Includes a person's views on an experience, an activity, or how to do something (without providing argument)(e.g.description or definition with causes, motives, or reasons). to explain = to reveal how/ why processes/ events occur

Explanatory text examples

Non-fiction books & articles

Sience, history, geography topics

Biography & autobiography

Research papers

Essays

Informative & explanatory texts may overlap

The 2 purposes are compative & often inseparable

Structure

Informative/ explanatory texts

Logical order

Brief focused paragraphs

topic sentences

From general to specific content

Clear links between paragraphs

IMAGES & GRAPHICS

Writing features

Informative/ explanatory texts

Present tense

emphasis on connectives (time, causality)

formal impersonal

3rd person

facts dominate over opinon

CLEAR, CONCISE EXPRESSION

ANY NEW TERMS ARE EXPLAINED OR DEFINED

Performance task (part 2)

Write an informative or explanatory brochure about how imperialism still impacts societies nowadays.

Options:

Write aN INFORMATIVE brochure ABOUT XIX century imperialism & cultural imperialism ORabout the relationship between imperialism & globalization

1. select type & topic

• Will you write an informative or an explanatory text?
• What is your topic?
• Write your text type, topic and 3 main facts
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/11qta_qOrDsuFGVeVd9hrNvAh4sOSOrfNpAka0iyp8Hg/edit

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Objective

We are learning to write a good thesis statement, & select & organize data for our informative/explanatory text.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- I can select relevant information for my informative/explanatory text & correctly organize it- I can write a good thesis statement

2. select data

Select definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information, & examples Use appropriate TRANSITIONS to clarify the relationship among ideas & concepts Use precise language & domain specific vocabulary to inform the author &/or explain the topic

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Complete the "select data organizer" & submit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-v0dzKOGtTN440ioD0i7zOfUnTpFgJmqXxRzeMsQqM/edit

why is the thesis statement one of the most important elements of a TEXT?

THESIS STATEMENT

Goal - to let your reader know what your text is about. It helps your reader understand the greater context and scope of your topic, plus it lets your readers know what to expect from the rest of the work. CORE TRAITS = decisive language, a happy medium of specific but not too specific details, and mention of subtopics.

How to write a thesis statement for compare-and-contrast Texts

- Give equal attention to both your topics—otherwise, your essay will seem biased from the start. - The thesis statement should reflect what’s written in the rest of your essay. If your essay spends more time comparing than contrasting, your thesis statement should focus more on similarities than differences.

thesis statement EXAMPLE

"While capitalism and communism are often viewed as diametric opposites, the truth is that, in practice, both ideologies tend to “borrow” principles from one another."

Objective

We are learning to write an outline of our informative/explanatory text to present ideas in a logical odrer.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- Can I write a good outline where I present my ideas in a logical way?

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Read about outlining here:

https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/outlining

Why is it important to elaborate on your evidence in your informative/ explanatory text?

Build your body paragraphs

Example

READ ABOUT HOW TO ELABORATE ON EVIDENCE

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FehHxTLkBNyLVY1zMw8n0qZ6PO1I2OS4cWowLysyNDE/edit

practice building your body paragraphs

Include 5 elements

go to GOOGLE classroom & Complete 3)topic outline. submit by thursday dec. 2nd, 2021

Objective

We are learning to write a first draft where we select, organize & analyze relevant content for our informative/explanatory text so as to effectively examine a topic.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- Can I write a first draft of my informative/explanatory text reflecting a clear selection, organization & analysis of relevant information of my chosen topic?

4) First draft (500-800 words)

1) Make changes following teacher's feedback 2) Organize your outline into your first draft

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go to GOOGLE classroom & Complete the4)first draft

Objective

We are learning to proofread a partner’s informative/explanatory text so as to provide valuable feedback.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- Can I proofread my partner’s text & provide a valuable score & comment?

5) PROOFREADING

In pairs, read each other's informative/ explanatory texts. Follow the Informative Essay Rubric. Give feedback & make comments to improve.

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GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM & COMPLETE THE 5)PROOFREADING RUBRICCorrect your text following the received feedback

Objective

We are learning to write a first draft where we select, organize & analyze relevant content for our informative/explanatory text so as to effectively examine a topic.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

- Can I proofread my partner’s text & provide a valuable score & comment?

6) Final submission

SUBMIT YOUR FINAL DOCUMENT & HAND IN YOUR PRINTED BROCHURE DEADLINE: NOV. 9TH 2021

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