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Informational Piece (with focus question)

Informational Piece (with focus question)


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Definition:

Writing that conveys nonfiction information in a variety of forms. These texts elaborate ideas, facts and principles that are related to the physical, biological or social world.

Purpose:

  • To convey knowledge (facts and concepts) gained through personal experience, instruction, engaged activity, observation, study or research

Characteristics:

  • Has a focus question and an answer to that question with support
  • Factual information gleaned through inquiry
  • Variable forms or structures based upon focus question requirements
  • Informed point of view based on research
  • Objective and accurate presentation of facts
  • Effective use of definitions and examples
  • Informational structures dependent on purpose (e.g. narrative, sequential/ procedural, categorical)
  • Text features appropriate for specific formats and writing purposes
  • May include: headings, titles, labels, photos, illustrations and other informational text features that enhance the audience’s comprehension

Grade Level Instructional Scope for COMPOSING the Genre and Text of Brief Informational Pieces:

Grade 1

Opportunities to Teach:

  • Writing process
  • Introductions
  • Deleting unimportant information
  • Developing relevant details
  • Determining fact versus opinion
  • Headings, titles, labels
  • Form
  • Conventions
  • Research process

Booklists:

  • Grade 1

Access to the Documents:

Complete K-8 Genre Project
From the Michigan Department of Education

Complete K-8 Genre Booklist
From Kent Intermediate School District


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