Grade 3 Informational/Expository & Opinion Writing Guide ...
Lucy Writing- Informational unit
Transcript of Lucy Writing- Informational unit
But which one do I pick?
• Which one do you know the MOST about?
• Which topic could you write a lot on?
• Which topic can I teach someone about it?
• Which topic would be interesting for my readers?
Ask yourself this:
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Proposed Topic:
Possible Teaching Points
Watch me!
I know a lot about this topic because__________
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Proposed Topic:
Possible Teaching Points
Watch me, AGAIN!
I know a lot about this topic because__________
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Proposed Topic:
Possible Teaching Points
Anyone want To Try?
I know a lot about this topic because__________
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• The topic is not TOO BIG
• The topic is not TOO SMALL
• The teaching points are teachable.
• You could write a lot about each teaching point
• Each teaching point is either a kinds of, parts of, how-to, day in the life, comparing/contrasting, or life cycle.
What makes a topic strong?
Giving a Helping Hand
Let’s help our friends take their “weak” topics and
turn them into STRONG topics.
Let’s PAIR UP!
Giving a Helping Hand
How-to give good advice:
* Are there different types to your topic?* Are there different kinds?*Are there different parts?*Can you explain a how-to?*Can you compare it with something else?*Is it part of a life cycle?*Can you write about a day being your topic?
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