ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Informational Writing for Kids – Episode 5: Writing a Draft
I’m working on a book all about computers, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned! I’ve already written the introduction, so now it’s time to start my draft. A draft is like the first version of your story or book. You can always make changes later to improve it.
Informational writing is a way to share facts, which are things that are always true. Writers use headings to organize these facts into different sections. A heading tells you what that section is about. My first section is called “Kinds of Computers.” Let’s learn about the different kinds of computers!
There are many types of computers. Some are laptops, which you can carry around easily. Others are desktops, which usually stay in one place. Tablets are also computers, but they don’t usually have keyboards. I’m going to draw a picture of a laptop, a desktop, and a tablet. Pictures can help teach readers more about the topic, and I’ll label each one so you know which is which!
Now, let’s talk about the parts of a computer. Computers have a screen that shows you information. Some computers have a mouse, which you use to click on things. Many computers also have a keyboard for typing. I’ll draw a computer and label each part. I can even add a caption, which is a little sentence that explains what the picture shows.
Computers can do so many cool things! You can watch videos, play games, and even do research to learn new things. I’ll draw a picture showing these activities. It’s fun to see all the things computers can help us do!
Wow! I’ve written my introduction and sections for each topic. To finish my draft, I need to write a closing. Be sure to check out episode 6 to see how I write a closing to wrap up my informational book!
Computer Scavenger Hunt: At home or in the classroom, look for different types of computers. Can you find a laptop, a desktop, or a tablet? Draw a picture of each one you find. Label your drawings just like in the article. Share your drawings with a friend and explain how each type of computer is used in your home or school.
Build a Paper Computer: Use paper and craft supplies to create a model of a computer. Include the screen, keyboard, and mouse. Label each part just like in the article. Once your model is complete, write a short caption explaining what each part does. Display your model in the classroom and explain it to your classmates.
Computer Uses Diary: For one day, keep a diary of all the activities you do on a computer. Do you watch a video, play a game, or do some research? Write down each activity and draw a picture of it. At the end of the day, share your diary with a family member or friend and talk about your favorite computer activity.
**Informational Writing Episode 5: Writing a Draft**
I’m writing an informational book about computers. This is my plan. I’ve already written an introduction, so now I’m ready to continue my draft. A draft is the first version of your writing. You can always go back later and make it even better.
Informational writing should include facts, which are always true. Authors use headings to organize facts into sections. The heading indicates what the section is about. My first section is called “Kinds of Computers.” Now, I will write some facts about different kinds of computers.
There are various types of computers. Some computers are laptops, while others are desktops. Tablets are also considered computers, but they typically do not have keyboards. Now, I will draw a picture to accompany this section. Our pictures can help teach the reader information as well. I will illustrate laptops, desktops, and tablets, and label each one to clarify which is which.
My next section is titled “Parts of Computers.” Computers have a screen that displays information. Some computers come with a mouse that you use to click on items. Additionally, many computers have a keyboard for typing. I will draw a computer and label each part. I can also write a caption at the bottom to explain what the picture shows.
Next, I will write about what computers can do. You can use a computer to watch videos, play games, and conduct research. My picture will illustrate these three activities.
Wow! I’ve written my introduction and sections for each sub-topic. To finish my draft, I need to write a closing. Check out episode 6 to see how I write a closing to wrap up my informational book.
