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Awesome Research Project

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This Week’s Agenda Notes

• M- Bring in an informational text.• T-Write an informative paragraph (assigned

topic, 7 sentences, topic sentence, supporting details, appropriate support, fact, etc.)

• W-Revise informative paragraph.• Th- Revise informative paragraph.• F- Read an informative text. Give 3 reasons

explaining why it is informative, and what you now know more about after reading it.

Drop Everything and Write:The first quarter has ended. Reflect on how you think you’ve done during your first quarter of 8th grade. What are some things you believe went

well? What do you need to improve on? Tell some goals that you’d like to set for yourself, and

explain how you plan to accomplish them. Be specific.

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WritingWritingWhat is it?What is it?

Copy Unit Goal: I will be able to write an informative text to examine a topic and convey

relevant ideas by using facts, details, examples, and quotes as support. My writing will include transitions, varied sentence structures, and a

formal style.

Anticipation ActivityHow much do we need information?

Rank the following 1-5 according to how often you do the mentioned activity.

1= not at all3=sometimes5= very often

1.Watch the news ____2.Use an encyclopedia for information ____3.Use google, bing, or any other search engine ____4.Look up the definition of a word in a dictionary ____5.Listen to the radio ____6.Read the newpaper ____7.Read a fashion, sports, or entertainment magazine ____8.Research other people’s activity on the facebook, instagram, kik, or any other social media site____9.Read someone’s biography or autobiography____10.Witness parents’ or family members’ use of GPS for directions ____

3-Corners

• When I read the line, stand in the appropriate corner.

• Talk with your group members about how important or not important the informational source is.

Not that much! Couldn’t live without it!

Taking Cornell Notes• Open up to a clean sheet of paper.

• Copy and label the T-Chart in your notebooks.

• Copy the questions in the appropriate areas.

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WritingWritingWhat is it?What is it?

Copy Unit 2 Goal: I will be able to write an informative text to examine a topic and convey

relevant ideas by using facts, details, examples, and quotes as support. My writing will include transitions, varied sentence structures, and a

formal style.

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Write the following questionsWrite the following questions

1.1.What type of source is the informational text?What type of source is the informational text?

2.2.Is the information presented true?Is the information presented true?

3.3.Who is the author?Who is the author?

4.4.Would you consider the author reliable? Would you consider the author reliable?

5.5.What kind of information will readers gather What kind of information will readers gather from the source?from the source?

6.6.Why is the information important to real life?Why is the information important to real life?

Think Pair ShareThink Pair Share

Think Pair ShareThink Pair Share

Switch informational texts with the Switch informational texts with the person sitting beside you.person sitting beside you.

Explain the type of information that Explain the type of information that readers can gather from the source. readers can gather from the source.

What do you already know about nonfiction and informational texts?

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Prewrite about the following topic. Writing Situation

You have just been nominated to become a helper in your neighborhood. Decide on something that needs immediate attention in your neighborhood, and inform your neighbors

of the concern. Determine why the concern is a major problem . Give as much information about the problem as

possible.

Prewrite about the following topic. Writing Situation

You have just been nominated to become a helper in your neighborhood. Decide on

something that needs immediate attention in your neighborhood, and inform your

neighbors of the concern. Determine why the concern is a major problem . Give as much information about the problem as

possible.

Informative Texts&

Writing VocabularyInformational Text, Informative Writing, Supporting Details, Nonfiction Text, Accuracy, Focus, Footnote, Endnote, Clarity, Textual Evidence, Audience, Tone, Voice, Bibliography, Autobiography, Biography, Newspapers, Magazines, and Almanacs, Definitions, Quotations, Examples, Illustrations

Informational Texts• Informational Text- type of nonfiction where the author’s

purpose is to inform, explain, and describe factual information.

Did you know?Explanatory and Expository

writings are also used to explain and inform.

Definition:• Nonfiction Text = Real, not just “realistic”

• Factual

• Used to inform or explain something to the reading audience

• Many different types…

Examples of Informational Sources

• How-To-Do Books (Cookbooks)• Instructional Manuals/Guides

• Reference Books (Encyclopedia, Thesaurus, Dictionary, Atlas)

• Articles ( Newspapers, Magazines, Educational Journals)

• Media (Internet, News)• Interviews• Textbooks

• Maps

Examples of Informative Texts:

• Newspapers - A daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements.

Examples of Informative Texts:

• Biographies – Accounts of the series of events of a person’s life.

• Autobiographies – Biographies of yourself (Author).

Examples of Informative Texts:

• Almanacs - Annual publications of weather forecasts and other information arranged according to the calendar of a given year.

Examples of Informative Texts:

• NO! …at least not all sections.

QUESTION: Are ALL Magazines informational?

• Magazines - Periodic publications containing pictures, stories, and articles of interest to those who purchase or subscribe to it.

What will you see in an informational text?

Informational Texts

Characteristics of Informational Texts:

•Facts & Statistics•Definitions

•Technical/Formal Language•Text Features (graphs, diagrams,

headings, more)

Text Features

Text features help readers break down, understand, and locate information in an informational texts.

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What are text features?

headingssubheadings

boldfaced words diagrams

illustrationsgraphs, tables, and

chartsbulleted lists

captions

Warm 1. What is the primary purpose of informational text?

A. To entertainB. To inform

C. To give instructionsD. To argue a point

2. Which type of informational text reports on local current events?A. Instructional manuals

B. Graphic aidsC. Textbooks

D. News articles

3. Which of the following best describes why an author would include maps, illustrations, and/or graphs with informational

text?A. to fill space and make the article appear longer

B. to show clearly and in a visual way what is stated in the text C. to show the author’s mastery of graphic design

D. to move the reader through difficult technical concepts

How HOT is your writing?

HW Review• Take out the informative paragraph that you did

for homework.

• Exchange papers with the person sitting beside you.

• Conduct a brief peer edit of your partner’s paragraph. Write editing marks on your partner’s work. Give constructive feedback.

Help A Friend OutPeer Editing Advice

Growth as a writer comes from honest feedback.

Brief Peer Edit1. Switch papers with your neighbor.2. Highlight the topic the first time it is

mentioned. 3. Highlight the reasons why the writer

says the problem is a major concern. 4. Correct any errors that you see in the

writing. 5. Give one strength and one weakness.

Cornell Notes: Take a moment to reflect.

• Explain what we’ve discussed so far about informational texts.

• Summarize what we’ve discussed in the “summary” section of your Cornell Notes.

Goal: 8th GradeSeek to Beat!

• Last year 69 % of students passed the 8th grade writing assessment.

• As a grade level let’s seek to beat last year’s scores.

• What is a high achieving, obtainable goal for 8th grade this year?

• As a grade level, what do you think is a high achieving, obtainable goal for writing this year?

Extra!! Extra!! Read All About It!

• Today, you will write a letter to the residents of your community.

• Your letter must be written in at least three paragraphs.

Organization For Writing

Paragraph 1: Should clearly state topic. Introduce your reasons.

Paragraph 2: Topic sentence that states your reason.

Supporting details that explain the reasons.Supporting details that state the evidence you found

yesterday. Paragraph 3:

Conclusion: Restate the main points. Encourage the neighbors to do something about it. Give information

or tips for improving the problem.

Introduction

Dear Residents of the Stonewall Community,Home break-ins are such a major concern

for our residents. It is important for us all to understand the importance of a having a safe and secure community. This problem is such a major concern because…

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What are What are 33 types of informative texts? types of informative texts?

What are at least What are at least 2 2 types of questions types of questions Informative writing answers or Informative writing answers or explains?explains?

What is the What is the 1 1 way that autobiographies way that autobiographies and biographies differ from each other? and biographies differ from each other?

Informative Writing• This type of writing explains or answers questions such

as:

- What does this mean?

- How does this work?

- Why does this happen?

- Why is this important?

Informative Writing

• Informative writing is write based on research such as gathering facts.

• You cannot write a successful informative piece without a thorough command of all relevant information on the topic.

• Writers seeking to write informative essays become experts on their subjects as part of the writing process.

Types of Informative Writing

• Classification• Problem-Solution• Compare/Contrast• Description

Informative Writing Vocabulary

• Textual Evidence is evidence from one or more texts (Quotes and situations from a book that prove your point).

• Footnote is a notation (Note) at the bottom of the page in a printed document.

Informative Writing Vocabulary

• Endnote, a note, which is provided at the end of a document, rather than at the bottom of a specific page.

• Supporting Details are items of information that supports an idea.

• Supporting Details is the condition of being true and exact.

Informative Writing Vocabulary

• Tone is the author’s way of emoting feeling from his/her writing (Anger, sadness, humor, or happiness).

• Voice is the way the author tells/informs through their writing.

On your sticky note, answer these questions.

What have you learned about informational texts?

What do you want to know more about informational texts?

Informative WritingVideo Link

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3 Thing Every Author Must Consider(PAC)

• Purpose/Focus you know why you are writing, and you use language to convey that meaning.

• Audience who you are writing for, and use meaningful words that will reach readers.

• Content/Clarity what your writing about is clear, your words and sentences are easy to understand.

How to write a paragraph.

1.Start with a topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about. 

2.Add at least four supporting sentences with details about the topic. 

3.If you need it, use a closing sentence to restate the importance of the topic.

Always use what you’ve learned…

Adding Support/EvidenceFacts

QuotesAnecdotesExamplesStatistics

Supporting DetailsDefinitions

Descriptions

Informative WritingOpening Paragraph

1. Focus the essay by telling what it is about. Then stick to that topic. Avoid getting sidetracked with unnecessary information.

2. A grabber, strong opening, makes the readers want to go on reading. You can…a. Ask a questionb. Tell a storyc. Use attention-getting language

Informative WritingBody Paragraphs

1. Put each reason in a separate paragraph

2. Use transitions to connect the paragraphs

3. Support your explanation with convincing details and examples

4. Vary the sentence structure and the choice of words

5. Check your paper for usage, spelling capitalization, and punctuation.

Informative WritingClosing Paragraph

1. Introduce a new fact that supports your explanation and/or make a generalization and/or a person observation.

2. End with a zinger. Zinger=A witty remark. 2. A sudden shock, revelation, or turn of events.

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1.1. What are three ideas every author What are three ideas every author must consider while writing?must consider while writing?

2.2. Why is it important to consider Why is it important to consider these ideas when writing? these ideas when writing?

Citing Information• What is citing sources in a text?Cite- writing down the where the

information came from.

Source- exactly where all of the information came from.

Bibliography• On the last page of your five

paragraph essay, you will need to cite the sources of your factual information.

• Example from an Internet Source: Ackermann, Ernest. "Writing Your Own Web Pages." Creating Web Pages. 23 Oct. 1996. http://people.umw.edu/~ernie/writeweb/writeweb.html. 28. Oct. 2012.

Bibliography• Example from a book source: Pfeifer, Kathryn Browne. The 761st Tank

Battalion. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 1994.

Don’t forget• Commas• Dashes• Quotations• Primary Source• Secondary Source

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