ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Informational Writing for Kids – Episode 3: Making a Plan
When authors want to write something, they always start with a plan. This helps them organize their thoughts and ideas. Informational writing is a special kind of writing that teaches us about a topic. It has different parts, like an introduction, facts divided into smaller topics, and a closing to finish the writing.
Let’s say I want to write about computers. First, I need to make a plan. To do this, I will break my big topic, computers, into smaller parts. These smaller parts are called subtopics. So, what can I teach you about computers? Hmm… I know! I can teach you about different kinds of computers, the parts of a computer, and what computers can do.
Here’s how my plan looks: First, I will write an introduction to tell you what my writing is about. Next, I will write about each subtopic in its own section. Finally, I will write a closing to wrap everything up. Now, I’m ready to start writing!
In the next episode, I will show you how to write a great introduction. Stay tuned to learn more!
Create Your Own Plan: Choose a topic you are interested in, like your favorite animal or a fun hobby. Break it down into three subtopics. For example, if you choose “dogs,” your subtopics could be “different breeds,” “what dogs eat,” and “how to take care of a dog.” Write down your plan on a piece of paper, just like the example in the article.
Subtopic Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find items related to your chosen topic. For instance, if your topic is “plants,” look for different types of leaves, seeds, or flowers. Once you have your items, group them into your subtopics and explain why each item fits into its subtopic.
Interview and Share: Interview a family member or friend about a topic they know a lot about. Ask them to help you create a plan with an introduction, subtopics, and a closing. Share your plan with your class or family and explain how you organized the information.
**Informational Writing Episode 3: Making a Plan**
Authors always make a plan before they write. This helps them organize their ideas. Informational writing has different parts. It should have an introduction to introduce the topic, facts that are divided into subtopics, and a closing to wrap up the writing.
I’ve decided my topic will be computers. Now I’m ready to make a plan. To create subtopics, I need to divide my topic into smaller parts. So if my topic is computers, what smaller topics will I teach the reader? Hmm… I think I’m going to teach them about different kinds of computers, the various parts of a computer, and what computers can do.
So here’s my plan: First, I will write an introduction. Then, I will write about my subtopics, and each will have its own section. And last, I will write my closing. Now I’m ready to write! Check out episode 4 to see how I write my introduction.
