ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Informational Writing for Kids – Episode 1: What Is It?
Informational writing is all about sharing facts. Facts are things that are always true. When authors write informational books, they want to teach people about something real and interesting.
There are two kinds of books: fiction and non-fiction. Fiction books tell made-up stories that come from the author’s imagination. They might have talking animals or magical places. Non-fiction books, on the other hand, are all about real things. They give us true information about the world around us.
Informational texts often have special parts to help us find and understand the facts. Here are some of them:
This is like a map of the book. It tells us what topics are covered and where to find them.
Headings are like titles for different sections of the book. They help us know what each part is about.
A glossary is like a mini-dictionary at the back of the book. It explains the meanings of important words used in the book.
Informational writing is a great way to learn new things! Stay tuned for episode 2, where we’ll talk about how to pick a topic for your own informational book!
Fact Hunt: Go on a fact hunt around your home or classroom. Find three things that you can write true facts about. For example, you might choose a plant, a pet, or a favorite toy. Write one fact about each item. Remember, a fact is something that is always true!
Create Your Own Informational Book: Choose a topic you know a lot about, like your favorite animal or a hobby. Create a mini informational book using paper and crayons. Include a table of contents, headings for each section, and a glossary with at least three important words. Share your book with a friend or family member and teach them something new!
Fiction vs. Non-Fiction Sorting Game: Gather a few books from your home or school library. Look at the covers and read the first few pages. Decide if each book is fiction or non-fiction. Make two piles: one for fiction and one for non-fiction. Discuss with a partner why you think each book belongs in its pile. What clues helped you decide?
**Informational Writing Episode 1: What Is It?**
Informational texts present facts. Facts are always true. Authors write informational books to teach others about a specific topic.
These books are fiction, which means they are made-up stories and not informational. In contrast, non-fiction books are informational because they provide factual information about a topic.
Informational texts often include special text features such as a table of contents, headings, and a glossary.
Stay tuned for episode 2 to learn how to choose a topic for your own informational book!
