Informational ChecklistI taught readers information about a topic, using ideas, observations, and questions.

I wrote a beginning. I got my readers ready to learn a lot of information about the topic.

I used words to show sequence like before, after, then, later. I also used words to show what didn’t fit like however and but.

I wrote an ending that draws conclusions, asks questions, or suggests ways readers might respond.

I grouped my information into parts. Each part is mostly about one thing that connects to my big topic.

I wrote facts, definitions, details and observations about my topic and explained them.

I chose expert words to teach readers a lot about the topic. I taught information in a way to interest readers. I may have used drawings, captions or diagrams.

New Goals for Informational Writing

My new goals for my next informational text will be:

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Directions: Look at the checklist that your partner did. Then look at the feedback you received from your parent(s). Look to see what we said you did well in your writing! Then look to see what they said you were missing! Make the things you were missing from your informational writing become your new writing goals!