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5 Informational Writing Prompt Stimulus Sheets

In English Language Arts and Reading ... Text Types and Purpose

PDF, Google Slides | 5 pages|Grades: 3 - 5

A set of 5 writing prompt stimulus sheets with an informative text focus.

Use these writing prompt stimulus sheets with your students when practicing informative writing. Each sheet provides your students with an informative topic, points to think about, how to plan their opinion piece, things to include in their writing, and things to check when they have finished.

Print out the stimulus sheets on cardstock and use them as a writing center activity or display them on your interactive whiteboard for a whole-class writing piece.

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Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.C
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.E
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.C
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.E
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.D
Provide a concluding statement or section.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.C
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.A
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2

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