Introducing informational or explanatory writing to your students? Engage your class with this mini lesson where they will identify the characteristics or features needed to write an informational text.

This interactive lesson for Google Slides asks students to brainstorm prior knowledge and identify informational writing by comparing it to a narrative and opinion writing example. It engages students with movable pieces and text boxes to write their responses. Easy to post on Google Classroom and share it with your students. All text boxes are editable- meaning you can modify it for your specific classroom!

Included in the lesson are:

• Teacher's Tips
• Learning Target and Entrance Ticket
• Answers for Students to Check their Work
• 3 Links to Writing Examples (Informational, Narrative, and Opinion)
• Closing Activity (see preview)
• Self-Check

Students are able to type in responses on slides and move objects to reveal information.

This lesson is created as an introduction to prepare students to write an informational/explanatory text based on the Common Core 5th Grade Writing Standards.

*The only thing you need is a Google account with access to Google Slides!*

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Love this lesson? It's the first one in a series on informational writing. Check out the ones below to add to your plans:

Choose a Topic for Informational Writing

How to Write an Introduction for Informational Writing

How to Write Body Paragraphs for Informational Writing

How to Write a Conclusion for Informational Writing

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