Write Informative Texts With Facts
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Read this informative piece. Which sentence is a fact? Rain is water that falls from clouds. Water vapor is water in the air. Rain helps plants grow. Rainbows are pretty and the best part of rain. Rain can make puddles on the ground. That is how rain helps Earth.
Rain helps plants grow.
Rainbows are pretty and the best part of rain.
Rain is fun for everyone.
Explanation
We need to find a fact sentence. A fact is something true that can be proven. 'Rain helps plants grow' is a fact we can see. The pretty rainbow sentence is an opinion about feelings.
When writing to inform, which sentence is a fact?
(Topic: frogs)
Everyone should love frogs.
Frogs live in water and on land.
Frogs are the cutest animals ever.
Explanation
This tests facts versus opinions. Facts are true for everyone. Frogs do live in two places. Saying they're cute is an opinion.
When writing to inform, what should you include?
Tell a story with characters and dialogue
Introduce the topic, give facts and definitions, and end with a conclusion
Only an introduction, then stop
Explanation
We need to know informative writing parts. Good informative writing has three parts. It starts with a topic, gives facts in the middle, and ends with a conclusion.
Look at the informative piece. What part is missing?
Turtles are reptiles with hard shells. A reptile is an animal with dry, scaly skin. Many turtles live in ponds and lakes. They can pull their heads and legs into their shells for safety.
A conclusion sentence at the end
More opinion words like “best” and “cool”
A made-up story about a turtle
Explanation
This tests parts of informative writing. The piece has facts but no ending. It needs a conclusion sentence. This would wrap up the turtle facts.
Read the informative piece. Which sentence is the conclusion?
Introduction Bees are insects that help many plants.
Body A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from flower to flower. Bees carry pollen on their fuzzy bodies. They drink nectar, which is sweet flower juice. Bees live in groups called colonies.
Conclusion Bees are important because they help plants grow.
Bees are insects that help many plants.
Bees are important because they help plants grow.
A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from flower to flower.
Explanation
This tests finding the conclusion. The conclusion wraps up your writing. It tells why the topic matters. The last sentence says bees are important.
Read the informative piece. Which sentence introduces the topic?
Introduction A library is a place where people borrow books.
Body Borrow means you take something and bring it back later. Libraries have shelves to hold books. Many libraries also have computers for learning.
Conclusion A library helps people read and learn.
Borrow means you take something and bring it back later.
A library is a place where people borrow books.
A library helps people read and learn.
Explanation
This tests finding the introduction. The introduction tells what you'll write about. The first sentence names the topic: library. It tells what a library is.
When writing to inform, what should you include?
(Think: beginning, middle, end.)
A funny story with characters and a problem
Topic, facts and definitions, and a conclusion
Only your feelings about the topic
Explanation
This tests informative writing structure. Good informative writing has three parts. You need a topic, facts, and conclusion. Stories and feelings belong in different writing.
Look at the informative piece. Which sentence is a definition?
Introduction Rain is water that falls from clouds.
Body A cloud is made of tiny drops of water in the sky. Rain helps plants grow. Rain can make puddles on the ground.
Conclusion Rain is part of our weather.
Rain helps plants grow.
A cloud is made of tiny drops of water in the sky.
Rain can make puddles on the ground.
Explanation
This tests finding definitions. A definition tells what something means. The sentence explains what a cloud is. It uses the word 'is' to define.
Look at the informative piece. Why do we include facts?
Introduction A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels.
Body Pedals are parts you push with your feet to make the bike move. Most bikes have brakes to help you stop. Bikes can be used to travel short distances.
Conclusion Bicycles are useful for riding places.
Facts tell a made-up adventure story.
Facts share what you like best.
Facts give true information about the topic.
Explanation
This tests why we use facts. Facts teach readers true things. They help readers learn about the topic. Stories and opinions don't teach facts.
Read this informative piece. Which sentence does not belong? Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. A mammal is an animal that breathes air and drinks milk as a baby. Dolphins use blowholes to breathe. They eat fish and squid. My favorite color is purple. Dolphins are smart animals that live in groups.
They eat fish and squid.
Dolphins use blowholes to breathe.
My favorite color is purple.
Explanation
We need to find the sentence that doesn't fit. All sentences should be about dolphins. The sentence about purple is not about dolphins at all. It doesn't belong in this piece.