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Informational Writing Planning Template

Use the fact file to plan an article about kea. You may add accurate facts you already know. Write notes first; you do not need to write full paragraphs yet.

Fact file

Kea are large parrots that live in the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. They are found in mountain areas, including forests and alpine zones. Kea have olive-green feathers and bright orange feathers beneath their wings. They use their strong, curved beaks to investigate food and objects. Kea eat a varied diet, including plants, seeds, insects and other small food sources. They are curious birds and may explore unfamiliar objects. Kea are classified as Nationally Endangered in New Zealand, so protecting their habitat and keeping food scraps away from them helps support their survival.

Set your direction

Decide what your article will teach and who it is for.

1.Write a possible title for your kea article. Make it specific and interesting.

2.Who is the main audience for your article?

People who want to learn about kea
Readers looking for a recipe
People learning how to build a bridge
Readers searching for a fictional adventure

3.Choose the main purpose of your article.

To inform readers about kea
To persuade readers to buy a product
To tell a made-up story about a kea
To give instructions for drawing a kea

4.Select two facts from the fact file that would make a strong opening hook. Copy or briefly note them.

Sort your information

Group related facts so each paragraph has one clear focus.

5.Choose one main idea for your first body paragraph and note two supporting facts from the fact file.

6.Choose a different main idea for your second body paragraph. Add two related facts.

7.Plan a third body paragraph about kea behaviour or protection. Note its main idea and at least one supporting fact.

8.Which linking phrase best introduces an example that supports a fact?

For example,
In contrast,
As a result,
To conclude,

9.Write three topic words you could use in your article. Include at least one word you may need to explain to a reader.

Shape your article

Plan an introduction, a conclusion and a source note.

10.Draft a one- or two-sentence introduction. Name the topic and give readers a reason to keep reading.

11.Plan a conclusion that reminds readers of the main points and leaves them with a final thought.

12.What source did you use for the facts in this plan? Write a source note that would help a reader find the information.

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Informational Writing Planning Template

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