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Informative/Explanatory Writing
What is Informative/Explanatory Writing?
Informative/Explanatory writing explains something or gives facts.
It gives information, explains how to do something, or tells readers about real people, places, things, and events.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
You can find informative/explanatory writing in many different places:
• Non-fiction books
• Textbooks
• Newspapers
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• Websites
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Informative/Explanatory Writing Traits
•A clear, focused topic•Supporting details that are complete and accurate
•A strong introduction, body, and conclusion•Transition words that connect ideas
•A voice that is appropriate for the purpose and audience
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Informative/Explanatory Writing Traits
• Topic-related words that are used effectively• Definitions for words that the reader may not know
•Clear, direct sentences•Different sentence types and lengths to make thewriting flow
• Correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Informative/Explanatory Writing
How informative/explanatory writing is organized depends on its purpose.
• Compare-and-Contrast describes how things are alike and different.
• Cause-and-Effect describes why things happen and what happens as a result.
• Problem-Solution describes a problem and gives solutions.
• How-To explains how to do something or how to make something.
• Research Report gives facts about a topic.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Good informative/explanatory writing includes the following features:
• A topic or thesis
• Facts, definitions, details, and examples
• Connecting words such asalso, more, and but
• A conclusion
Let’s look at how we can use these features in good
informative/explanatory
writing.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Topic
Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep
animals safe.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Definition
Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep
animals safe.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Facts
Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep
animals safe.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Connecting Word
Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep
animals safe.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Conclusion
Do you know the difference between a reserve and a zoo? A reserve is a piece of land set aside to protect animals. On a reserve, the animals live outdoors. They must also hunt for their own food. Reserves are different from zoos. In a zoo, animals live in cages. Most animals also live away from each other. They do not hunt for their own food. Reserves and zoos help keep
animals safe.
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Some common types of informative/explanatory writing include the following:
•How-To Paper
•Compare-and-Contrast Essay
•Research Report
•Problem-Solution Essay
•Business Letter