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Informative Writing Features

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Informative Writing Features

Informative Writing Features

Student writing informative text

📚 Part 1: Understanding Informative Writing

1. What is the main purpose of informative writing? Circle the best answer:

To tell an exciting story

To persuade someone to agree with you

To explain or inform using facts

To describe your feelings

2. Which of these are important features of informative writing? Check all that apply:

Clear topic sentence

Made-up characters

Factual information

Organised paragraphs

Personal opinions only

Linking words like 'also' and 'for example'

🔍 Part 2: Text Structure Analysis

3. Match each part of an informative text with its purpose:
1. Introduction
2. Body paragraphs
3. Conclusion
A. Provides detailed facts and information
B. Introduces the topic clearly
C. Summarises the main points
4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words:

Kiwi birds are unique to New Zealand. ____________, they are flightless birds that are active at night. ____________, kiwis have an excellent sense of smell. ____________, these amazing birds lay eggs that are very large compared to their body size.

Word bank: For example, Also, Firstly

📝 Part 3: Language Features

5. Which type of language should you use in informative writing? Circle the best answer:

Emotional and personal language

Clear, factual, and precise language

Funny jokes and stories

Rhyming words and poetry

6. Rewrite these sentences to make them more suitable for informative writing:

Example: "I think penguins are really, really cool!"

Example: "My mum says that Auckland is the biggest city."

🗂️ Part 4: Planning Your Own Informative Text

7. Choose a topic you know well (e.g., your favourite animal, sport, or hobby):

My topic: ________________________

8. Plan your informative text using this graphic organiser:

Introduction - What is your topic?

Body Paragraph 1 - First main fact or feature:

Body Paragraph 2 - Second main fact or feature:

Conclusion - Summary of main points:

💭 Part 5: Reflection

9. What is one new thing you learned about informative writing today?
10. Why is it important for informative writing to be clear and factual?

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