Informational Writing for Kids- Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Writing an informational introduction that names the topic and tells the reader what they'll learn.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
The introduction names the topic and previews what's coming.
- What should an informational introduction do?
- How can you make a reader curious about your topic?
- How will you name your topic clearly?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, topic, preview
- Write a first sentence that names your topic.
- Add a sentence telling what the reader will learn.