Informative Writing Intro WorksheetStudent Name: Date: Period: Introduction to Informative Writing Learn what informative writing is, discover the 3 golden rules, and map the 5-paragraph essay plan. ELD Level II CW#1 🕒 WHAT IS IT? Español: Texto Informativo Writing that shares true facts to teach, explain, or give information to the reader. 💡 YOUR ROLE AS WRITER Cognate: Informar You act like a teacher! Your job is to explain real information clearly so the reader learns. 1 PART 1: IS IT INFORMATIVE WRITING? (CIRCLE YES OR NO) Informative = Gives True Facts to Teach 📖 1. A science textbook chapter explaining how water travels to clouds. YES NO 🐲 2. A funny made-up story about a talking green dragon who flies to Mars. YES NO 🔍 3. A recipe guide showing the exact ingredients and steps to cook soup. YES NO 📢 4. An advertisement on TV telling people they must buy brand-new shoes. YES NO 2 PART 2: THE 3 BIG RULES (FILL IN THE BLANKS) Word Bank: FACTS • TEACH • NEUTRAL Rule 1: Always share true , not fake stories or rumors. Rule 2: Stay fair and without arguing or picking a side. Rule 3: The main purpose is to the reader new and useful knowledge. 3 PART 3: MATCH THE 5 PARAGRAPHS TO THEIR JOBS (WRITE A, B, C, D, OR E) Architecture: (I, D, E, D, E, D, E, C) Paragraph 1: Introduction (I) Paragraph 2: Body #1 (D, E) Paragraph 3: Body #2 (D, E) Paragraph 4: Body #3 (D, E) Paragraph 5: Conclusion (C) A. Explains the second reason with facts & examples. B. Hook grabs interest and thesis gives 3 points. C. Restates the thesis and shares a final thought. D. Explains the first reason with facts & examples. E. Explains the third reason with facts & examples. 4 PART 4: PICK A TOPIC & FINISH THE SENTENCE STARTER Practice Informing Step 1: Circle one topic you want to teach someone about: 💧 Drinking Water ⚽ Playing Sports 🥞 Eating Breakfast 😴 Getting Sleep Step 2: Complete this informative sentence starter with your topic: "Learning about [my topic] is important because it helps high school students..." Key Takeaway: Informative writing uses facts to teach, following the 5-paragraph architecture! Unit 1 Kickoff
Hook Practice WorksheetStudent Name: Date: Period: 🪝 Catch the Reader: Hook Practice (Level II) Learn 3 easy ways to write your opening sentence: Sound, Question, or Setting! ELD Level II CW#3 3 WAYS TO HOOK YOUR READER: 💥 1. SOUND WORD Start with a loud noise. "*BEEP! BEEP!*" ❓ 2. EASY QUESTION Ask the reader. "Did you know that...?" 🖼️ 3. SETTING PICTURE Show what eyes see. "Under the bright lights..." 1 PART 1: MATCH THE SENTENCE TO ITS HOOK TYPE (WRITE A, B, OR C) 1. "*CRUNCH!* The crispy taco shell breaks." 2. "In the crowded library, students study quietly." 3. "Did you know that soccer is played worldwide?" A. Setting Picture (Describes the room) B. Easy Question (Asks the reader) C. Sound Word (Starts with a noise) 2 PART 2: CHECK THE STRONGER HOOK (WHICH ONE GRABS YOUR ATTENTION?) Avoid "In this paper..." A. In this paper I will write about drinking water. B. Did you know that drinking clean water stops morning headaches? Better: A. *RING!* The school bell echoes as hundreds of students enter. B. School starts at eight in the morning. Better: 3 PART 3: COMPLETE 2 HOOKS USING THE SENTENCE STARTERS 1. Sound Hook: "* [ add sound word: BEEP / BUZZ / RING ] !* The alarm goes off at 6:00 AM." 2. Question Hook: "Did you know that playing sports helps students [ complete the idea ] ?" Hook Rule: Your hook is Sentence 1. Make it exciting so the reader wants to keep reading! ELD II Craft
Hook Pattern Practice WorksheetStudent Name: Date: Period: ⚡ Catch the Hook: Pattern Practice Identify the 3 hook types! Write [ S ] for Sound, [ Q ] for Question, or [ L ] for Setting. ELD II CW#3 🔑 HOOK CLUE BANK — LOOK FOR THESE VISUAL SIGNALS: Write [ S ], [ Q ], or [ L ] in each box [ S ] 💥 Sound Word (Sonido) Loud noise in CAPITAL letters: *BEEP!* *CRUNCH!* *RING!* [ Q ] ❓ Question (Pregunta) Asks the reader and ends with a question mark: (?) [ L ] 🖼️ Setting Picture (Lugar) Shows time & place: In the room... At 7:00 AM... Outside... 1 ROUND 1: FOOD & SPORTS — WRITE [ S ], [ Q ], OR [ L ] IN EACH BOX 6 Items 1. "*CRUNCH!* The warm toast snaps in half on the breakfast plate." 2. "Did you know that eating breakfast helps you stay focused on tests?" 3. "Inside the warm cafeteria at 7:30 AM, steam rises from fresh plates." 4. "*SWOOSH!* The basketball falls straight through the red hoop net." 5. "Why do high school soccer players run several miles in one match?" 6. "Under the bright stadium lights on Friday night, the field shines." 2 ROUND 2: TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL DAY — WRITE [ S ], [ Q ], OR [ L ] IN EACH BOX 6 Items 7. "In the dark bedroom at midnight, the blue phone screen glows." 8. "*DING!* A sudden text message tone rings out across the desk." 9. "Have you ever tried doing homework without checking your phone once?" 10. "*HONK!* The big yellow school bus stops right at the street corner." 11. "Outside the high school doors at 7:50 AM, students carry backpacks." 12. "Can drinking a cold glass of water help wake up your tired brain?" Pattern Clues: Asterisks *NOISE!* = Sound [ S ] • Question mark ? = Question [ Q ] • Place words In / Outside / Under = Setting [ L ]. ELD II Inform
