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Informative Writing Power-Up!

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Lesson Plan

Informative Writing Power-Up!

Students will be able to write an informative text that examines a topic, organizes ideas logically, uses relevant facts and details, and employs precise language and vocabulary, aligning with W.1.2, W.1.5, W.1.8, L.1.1a-f, L.1.2b,d,e.

Mastering informative writing helps students communicate complex ideas clearly, a crucial skill for all academic subjects and future careers. This lesson empowers them to share knowledge effectively and confidently.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Through guided practice and a writing activity, students will structure and write informative paragraphs.

Materials

Whiteboard or Projector, Informative Writing Slide Deck, Informative Writing Rubric, Informative Writing Prompt Worksheet, Pens/Pencils, and Notebooks or Loose Leaf Paper

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: What Do You Know?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "What does it mean to be 'informative'? Where do we see informative writing in our daily lives?"
    - Facilitate a brief class discussion, noting student responses on the board. Examples might include news articles, textbooks, documentaries, or instructions.
    - Transition to the lesson by explaining that today they will sharpen their skills in writing informative texts.

Step 2

Introduction to Informative Writing (Slide Deck)

10 minutes

  • Present the Informative Writing Slide Deck.
    - Go through each slide, emphasizing key components of informative writing: choosing a clear topic, organizing information, using facts/details, and employing precise language.
    - Pay special attention to the language standards (L.1.1a-f, L.1.2b,d,e) as they relate to sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice for clarity and impact.

Step 3

Guided Practice: Brainstorming & Outlining

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Informative Writing Prompt Worksheet.
    - As a class, choose one of the prompts or generate a new topic.
    - Guide students through a quick brainstorming session for the chosen topic, focusing on gathering facts and organizing ideas into a simple outline (e.g., introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs with facts, conclusion). This models the W.1.8 standard (gathering and summarizing information).

Step 4

Independent Writing & Rubric Introduction

8 minutes

  • Instruct students to begin writing their informative piece based on their chosen prompt and brainstormed ideas, focusing on applying the principles discussed.
    - Distribute the Informative Writing Rubric. Explain that this rubric will be used to assess their writing, highlighting the criteria for success related to W.1.2 and W.1.5.
    - Circulate around the room, offering individual guidance and support as students write.

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

2 minutes

  • Ask students to stop writing and share one new thing they learned or one goal they have for their informative writing.
    - Collect the worksheets. Explain that they will continue working on their informative writing in a future session or as homework.
    - Remind them to keep the Informative Writing Rubric handy for self-assessment and revision.
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