ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Informational Writing for Kids- Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
I’m working on a book all about computers, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned! I’ve already made a plan, and now it’s time to write the introduction. The introduction is the first part of my book, and it’s super important because it helps get readers interested in what I’m writing about. It also tells them what they can expect to learn, so they know if they want to keep reading.
To make my introduction exciting, I’m going to start with a hook. A hook is something that grabs the reader’s attention right away. One way to do this is by sharing a surprising fact. Another way is by asking a question. I’m going to do both! Since my book is about computers, I’ll ask, “Did you know that there are about 2 billion computers in the world?” This surprising fact will make people curious and want to read more!
After the hook, I need to introduce my topic. I want to explain why my book is important and what readers will learn. I’ll write, “You will probably use computers your whole life, so it is important to learn all about them. Read this book to learn about different kinds of computers, the parts of computers, and what computers can do.”
Now that my introduction is ready, I can start writing all the cool facts about computers. I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned! Stay tuned for episode 5, where I’ll show you how I continue writing my draft.
Create Your Own Hook: Think about something you know a lot about, like your favorite animal or sport. Write a sentence that could be a hook for a book about that topic. Try using a surprising fact or a question to grab attention. Share your hook with a friend or family member and see if it makes them curious to learn more!
Introduction Detective: With the help of an adult, find a few books or articles at home or in the library. Read the introductions and try to identify the hook. Discuss with your adult helper why you think the author chose that hook and how it makes you feel about the topic. Does it make you want to read more?
Computer Hunt: Go on a “computer hunt” around your home or school. Count how many different types of computers you can find, like laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Think about how each one might be used differently. Discuss with a friend or family member why it’s important to learn about computers and how they help us in everyday life.
**Informational Writing Episode 4: Writing an Introduction**
I’m writing an informational book about computers. I have already made a plan for my writing, and now I’m ready to start writing my introduction. An introduction is the very first part of your writing. Authors write introductions to engage the reader. I want people to be interested in my book. Authors also use introductions to inform readers about what they will learn by reading the book. This helps them decide if it’s the right book for them.
My introduction will start with a hook. One way to engage a reader is to share a surprising fact about your topic. Another way to engage the reader is to start by asking a question. I’m going to create my hook using both methods. My book is all about computers. I’m going to hook the reader by asking, “Did you know that there are about 2 billion computers in the world?” This surprising fact will pique people’s interest in reading my book!
Next, I will introduce my topic. I need to consider why people should read my book and what they will learn from it. I will write, “You will probably use computers your whole life, so it is important to learn all about them. Read this book to learn about different kinds of computers, the parts of computers, and what computers can do.”
Now my introduction is finished, and I’m ready to start writing facts about my topic. Check out episode 5 to see how I continue writing my draft.
