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Informational Writing Lesson PlanInformational Writing Lesson Plan
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Informational Writing

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Emerging writers identify an informational piece of writing. They are provided with examples of informational writing and view a PowerPoint on narrative writing. Then, they design their own informational writing with a brochure, PowerPoint, or photo story.

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Concepts
multimedia, informative writing, explanatory writing, Narrative Writing, narratives, Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments

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informational writing, writing a narrative, multimedia, Persuasive Writing, visual display, english language arts
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Resource Details

Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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