Write Informative Texts With Facts - 1st Grade Writing
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Identify the off-topic sentence for a paragraph about frogs: 'Frogs live near water. Frogs eat insects. I like ice cream.'
Identify the off-topic sentence for a paragraph about frogs: 'Frogs live near water. Frogs eat insects. I like ice cream.'
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I like ice cream. Ice cream has nothing to do with frogs, making it off-topic.
I like ice cream. Ice cream has nothing to do with frogs, making it off-topic.
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What is the main purpose of an informative/explanatory text in Grade 1 writing?
What is the main purpose of an informative/explanatory text in Grade 1 writing?
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To teach about a topic by giving facts and ending with closure. Informative texts share knowledge through facts and wrap up clearly.
To teach about a topic by giving facts and ending with closure. Informative texts share knowledge through facts and wrap up clearly.
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What must you do first in an informative writing piece to meet CCSS.W.1.2?
What must you do first in an informative writing piece to meet CCSS.W.1.2?
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Name the topic clearly. Starting with a clear topic helps readers know what they'll learn about.
Name the topic clearly. Starting with a clear topic helps readers know what they'll learn about.
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Which sentence best names the topic for an informative paragraph about dogs?
Which sentence best names the topic for an informative paragraph about dogs?
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Dogs are helpful animals. This sentence clearly states what the paragraph will teach about.
Dogs are helpful animals. This sentence clearly states what the paragraph will teach about.
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What is a fact in informative writing?
What is a fact in informative writing?
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A true statement that can be checked. Facts are provable, unlike opinions which are personal feelings.
A true statement that can be checked. Facts are provable, unlike opinions which are personal feelings.
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Which sentence is a fact (not an opinion) about penguins?
Which sentence is a fact (not an opinion) about penguins?
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Penguins cannot fly. This can be proven true by observing penguins.
Penguins cannot fly. This can be proven true by observing penguins.
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What is an opinion in writing?
What is an opinion in writing?
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A belief or feeling that cannot be proven true. Opinions express personal thoughts that others might disagree with.
A belief or feeling that cannot be proven true. Opinions express personal thoughts that others might disagree with.
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Which sentence is an opinion (not a fact) about pizza?
Which sentence is an opinion (not a fact) about pizza?
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Pizza is the best food. This expresses a personal preference that can't be proven.
Pizza is the best food. This expresses a personal preference that can't be proven.
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What does it mean to supply facts about a topic in CCSS.W.1.2?
What does it mean to supply facts about a topic in CCSS.W.1.2?
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Add true details that tell about the topic. Facts support and explain the topic with provable information.
Add true details that tell about the topic. Facts support and explain the topic with provable information.
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Which word is a good transition to add another fact in informative writing?
Which word is a good transition to add another fact in informative writing?
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Also. This transition word connects facts smoothly in writing.
Also. This transition word connects facts smoothly in writing.
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Which word best signals a final fact or ending in an informative paragraph?
Which word best signals a final fact or ending in an informative paragraph?
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Finally. This word signals the last point before ending.
Finally. This word signals the last point before ending.
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What is a sense of closure in an informative piece?
What is a sense of closure in an informative piece?
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An ending sentence that wraps up the topic. Closure gives readers a satisfying finish to the information.
An ending sentence that wraps up the topic. Closure gives readers a satisfying finish to the information.
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Which sentence best provides closure for a paragraph about bees?
Which sentence best provides closure for a paragraph about bees?
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Bees are important because they help plants grow. This summarizes why bees matter, wrapping up the topic nicely.
Bees are important because they help plants grow. This summarizes why bees matter, wrapping up the topic nicely.
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Which sentence is the best closing sentence for a paragraph about school rules?
Which sentence is the best closing sentence for a paragraph about school rules?
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These rules help everyone stay safe at school. This explains why the rules are important, giving a strong ending.
These rules help everyone stay safe at school. This explains why the rules are important, giving a strong ending.
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What is the best way to keep facts on-topic in an informative paragraph?
What is the best way to keep facts on-topic in an informative paragraph?
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Use facts that match the named topic. Staying focused ensures all information relates to the main idea.
Use facts that match the named topic. Staying focused ensures all information relates to the main idea.
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