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Lesson ID: 11183
Got cool facts to share? Learn how to teach others with your own informative writing!
What Do You Know A Lot About?
Maybe you can name ten different kinds of dinosaurs or tell someone how to make the best mud pie ever.
When you share what you know to teach someone else, you are writing informatively. That’s a big word that means “giving information.”
Informative writing is how you help others learn something new. It’s like being a teacher or a tour guide with a pencil!
What Is Informative Writing?
Informative writing is a special kind of writing that shares real facts.
You don’t make things up or tell pretend stories. You choose a real topic — something you know or want to learn about — and teach others about it.
Here’s what all good information writing needs.
A Title
This is what your writing is about — just a few words at the top of your paper to name your topic.
If you're writing about dolphins, your title could be All About Dolphins.
Facts and Details
Next, write two to four sentences to tell real information about your topic. These could be facts, examples, or even short explanations.
Examples
Dolphins live in the ocean.
They like to play and jump out of the water.
Dolphins talk to each other with squeaks and clicks.
You can even draw a picture to go with each sentence. Your pictures should show what is real about your topic.
A Conclusion
A conclusion is the last part. It helps your reader remember what they learned. It wraps everything up nicely.
You can remind them of your topic and share one more interesting idea.
Exmaple
Now you know why dolphins are such amazing animals!
It’s especially important to include a conclusion in your writing. You're showing your reader that you're done and giving them one last thing to think about.
Brainstorm Like a Pro!
Before you start writing, take a moment to think about what you already know. You can write your ideas down or tell them to a grown-up who can help you write or spell them.
Here’s how to plan your writing.
Pick your topic. Choose something real that you like.
Draw or list what you know. Think of things you can teach others.
Write your facts. Use short, clear sentences that share real information.
End with a conclusion. Wrap it up and leave your reader smiling!
If you want to make it super organized, you can use the Informative Writing Graphic Organizer in the right-hand sidebar to plan your writing. Think of it like a roadmap to help you know what to write next.
Ready to Try It?
Now that you know all about writing to inform, you're ready to put your pencil to work!
In the Got It? section, you’ll get to practice what you just learned.
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