Step-by-Step Informative Writing | 60 Prompts | Dinosaurs

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Did you know that the T. Rex had feathers? If you need an engaging way to teach informative writing, look no further than this step-by-step unit!

Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this LOW PREP resource covers the five steps of informative writing—research and brainstorming; main points and support; introduction and conclusion; draft, edit, and revise; and final draft—using a cross-curricular approach and dinosaur theme.

Each day's lesson addresses one step. Differentiated graphic organizers—primary lines, regular lines, and no lines—are included to match the student's handwriting skill level.

A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR:

Dinosaurs or specific dinosaur unit study
Writing lessons or centers
Science class
...or just for fun!

ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

Teacher instructions
Topic cards (12 in color and 12 in B&W)
Differentiated mix-and-match research graphic organizers (3 levels)
Descriptive, how-to/sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution informative writing prompts (60; 5 per dinosaur)
Differentiated informative writing graphic organizers (3 levels)
Step-by-step informative writing instructions and checklists
Sentences starters and transitions
BONUS DOWNLOAD: Anchor charts, writing rubrics, and student bookmarks

HOW IT WORKS:

Each student picks or is assigned a topic from the cards
Select one of the included writing prompts or create your own
Students research their assigned topic (individually or in small groups)
Starting with research and brainstorming, students complete one informative writing step each day
Students present their final draft—orally or using the included graphic organizers—in response to the assigned writing prompt

Help your students become expert informative writers! Whether you're looking for an introduction to informative writing or an assessment of prior knowledge, this resource has something for everyone.