Australian Animals: Informative Report Writing

Year 5-6 English Learning to write informative texts 50 minutes

What is Informative Writing?

Teaches readers about a topic Uses facts and details Has clear structure Helps us share knowledge

Structure of an Informative Report

Research Time!

Work in pairs or groups of 3 Choose a Northern Territory animal Find information about habitat and behaviour Take notes using bullet points

Planning Your Report

{"left":"Introduction: What animal did you choose? Why is it interesting?\nHabitat: Where does your animal live? What does its home look like?","right":"Behaviour: What does your animal do? How does it find food?\nConclusion: Why is this animal important to its environment?"}

Writing Tips for Success

Start each paragraph with a topic sentence Use linking words: 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'Therefore' Include specific facts and details Write in complete sentences

Peer Review Challenge

Exchange reports with a partner Check: Does it have 4 paragraphs? Is the information clear and factual? Are linking words used well? Give one positive comment

What Makes Great Informative Writing?

Clear structure helps readers follow ideas Facts and details make writing interesting Good planning leads to better writing Practice makes us better writers