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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Closing

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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Closing
1 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
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Summary

How to end an informational piece by wrapping up the topic and leaving the reader with a final fact or thought.

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All ages

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Discussion questions

A closing wraps up the topic instead of stopping suddenly.

  1. Why does informational writing need a closing?
  2. What could you say in a final sentence?
  3. How can you remind the reader of your topic?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: closing, wrap up, final

  • Write a closing sentence that wraps up your topic.
  • Check that it matches your introduction.
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