Informative Writing4th Grade- Mrs. Green
How to complete an informative writing!
Informative Writing
PROMPT: In Alabama History, you are learning about Alabama during the early 1800’s. We are learning about those early settlers from other areas, known as the pioneers. While researching pioneer life, think about 3 aspects of pioneer life that you would like to focus on. Use your research to write an informative paper on pioneer life. Use the link below, as well as your Alabama History book to gather research.
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subjectindex/16-educational/history/276-pioneers.html
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• Think about what the prompt is asking you…What are you researching?
•Pioneer life is the topic of your writing.•The topic of your writing is your rectangle
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• What animal are you researching?
Pioneer Life
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• The next step in completing your outline is to complete your triangles.
• Your triangles are the 3 different aspects of pioneer life.
• Your three different facts should not be closely related. Try not to repeat facts and details.
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Think about the following topics for your triangle paragraphs:
TravelThe move to new landWorkDaily ChoresHardshipsClothingFoodSchoolMedicine
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Pioneer LifeBasic Facts:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOPIC____________TOPIC______________TOPIC_______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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As you conduct your research, record your facts on your graphic organizer
Pioneer LifeBasic Facts:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What happened at the end of
their travels?
How did they
travel?
Who were pioneers?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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• In science, you are learning many facts about animals. Choose one animal that you would like to research. Use your research to write an informative paper on your animal.
By the time many of the
pioneers reached
their final destination,
they had many stories
to tell.
The safest way for the pioneers to travel was
with a wagon train.
The pioneers were the first
people to settle in the frontiers of
North America.
Pioneer Life
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• The next step in completing your outline is to complete your circles.
• 1st Circle-Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact
2nd Circle-Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact
3rd Circle- Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact
Informative Writing: Fact #1
•The first set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words!
The pioneers were the first
people to settle in the frontiers of
North America.
Many of the pioneers
were farmers.
There were also doctors, blacksmiths,
ministers, shop owners, lawyers, etc
Many were looking for
adventure or just the
possibility of improving their
lives.
Informative Writing: Fact #2
•The next set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words!
The safest way for the
pioneers to travel was with a wagon train.
They would pack their most
treasured belongings,
furniture, and what they
needed for the journey into a
covered wagon.
The richest people
brought two wagons with them, which
allowed one to act as a moving
van and the other as a camper.
Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode
along and helped the
wagons as they crossed difficult
terrain and rivers.
Informative Writing: Fact #3
•The last set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words!
By the time many of the
pioneers reached their
final destination, they had many stories to tell.
Very few made it all the way
without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings.
One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to
their new homes was buy land.
An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an
amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of
money.Once they moved onto their lands,
they had to clear the land in order to plant
their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or
their wagons.
Good writers always begin their writing with a well organized outline!
Informative Writing: Introduction1st Sentence: Hook
Do you know much about the lives of pioneers and what they went through?
2nd Sentence: Statement or answer to the Hook using your topic (rectangle)These people left their families and friends, and many knew it would a long time, if ever, before they saw them again. The trip was a long, hard and dangerous one.
3rd Sentence: Sentence about your topic (include your 3 triangles : facts)I learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end.
4th Sentence: EffectAfter you read this information about pioneers, you will want to learn more about pioneer life.
Informative Writing: Introduction (1st Paragraph)
Do you know much about the lives of pioneers and what they went through? These people left their families and friends, and many knew it would be a long time, if ever, before they saw them again. The trip was a long, hard and dangerous one. I learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. After you read this information about pioneers, you will want to learn more about pioneer life.
Informative Writing: 1st TriangleHeading: Who were pioneers?
1st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #1 (1st Triangle) The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. 2nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and
examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!!Many of the pioneers were farmers.
3rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!!Others moved wanting to establish a businesses such as doctors, blacksmiths, ministers, shop owners, lawyers, veterinarians and many othersmany others.
4th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!!Many were looking for adventure or just the possibility of improving their lives.
Informative Writing: 1st Triangle Paragraph (2nd Paragraph)
Who were pioneers?
The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. Many of the pioneers were farmers.Others moved wanting to establish a businesses such as doctors, blacksmiths, ministers, shop owners, lawyers, veterinarians and many others. Many were looking for adventure or just the possibility of improving their lives.
Informative Writing: 2nd TriangleHeading: How Did They Travel?
1st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #2 (2nd Triangle) The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train.
2nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!!They would pack their most treasured belongings, furniture, and what they needed for the journey into a covered wagon.
3rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!!The richest people brought two wagons with them, which allowed one to act as a moving van and the other as a camper.
4th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!!Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode along and helped the wagons as they crossed difficult terrain and rivers.
Informative Writing: 2nd Triangle Paragraph (3rd Paragraph)How Did They Travel?
The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train. They would pack their most treasured belongings, furniture, and what they needed for the journey into a covered wagon.The richest people brought two wagons with them, which allowed one to act as a moving van and the other as a camper. Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode along and helped the wagons as they crossed difficult terrain and rivers.
Informative Writing: 3rd TriangleHeading: What Happened at Their Journey’s End?
1st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #3 (3rd Triangle) By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. 2nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell
more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!!Very few made it all the way without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings.
3rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!!One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land. An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of money.
4th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!!Once they moved onto their lands, they had to clear the land in order to plant their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or their wagons.
Informative Writing: 3rd Triangle Paragraph (4th Paragraph)
What Happened at Their Journey’s End?
By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. Very few made it all the way without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings. One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land. An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of money. Once they moved onto their lands, they had to clear the land in order to plant their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or their wagons.
Informative Writing: Conclusion1st Sentence: Write a statement about the topic
These are just a few of the many facts that can be found on pioneer life.
2nd Sentence: List the 3 triangles (facts) In my research, I have learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end.
3rd Sentence: Another statement about the topic to bring it to a closeThere are many more facts to be learned about the brave people known as pioneers.
Informative Writing: Conclusion(5th Paragraph)
These are just a few of the many facts that can be found on pioneer life. In my research, I have learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. There are many more facts to be learned about the brave people known as pioneers.
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