Informative Writing 4 th Grade- Mrs. Green How to complete an informative writing!

Informative Writing PROMPT: In Alabama History, you are learning about Alabama during the early 1800’s. We are learning about those early settlers from other areas, known as the pioneers. While researching pioneer life, think about 3 aspects of pioneer life that you would like to focus on. Use your research to write an informative paper on pioneer life. Use the link below, as well as your Alabama History book to gather research. educational/history/276-pioneers.html

Informative Writing Think about what the prompt is asking you…What are you researching? Pioneer life is the topic of your writing. The topic of your writing is your rectangle

Informative Writing What animal are you researching? Pioneer Life

Informative Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your triangles. Your triangles are the 3 different aspects of pioneer life. Your three different facts should not be closely related. Try not to repeat facts and details.

Informative Writing Think about the following topics for your triangle paragraphs: Travel The move to new land Work Daily Chores Hardships Clothing Food School Medicine

Informative Writing Pioneer Life Basic Facts:________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ TOPIC ____________ TOPIC______________ TOPIC _______________________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

Informative Writing As you conduct your research, record your facts on your graphic organizer Pioneer Life Basic Facts:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __ What happened at the end of their travels? How did they travel? Who were pioneers? __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

Informative Writing In science, you are learning many facts about animals. Choose one animal that you would like to research. Use your research to write an informative paper on your animal. By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train. The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. Pioneer Life

Informative Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your circles. 1 st Circle- Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact 2 nd Circle- Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact 3 rd Circle- Additional fact, definitions, specific details, or example that tells more information about each fact

Informative Writing: Fact #1 The first set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words! The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. Many of the pioneers were farmers. There were also doctors, blacksmiths, ministers, shop owners, lawyers, etc Many were looking for adventure or just the possibility of improving their lives.

Informative Writing: Fact #2 The next set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words! The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train. They would pack their most treasured belongings, furniture, and what they needed for the journey into a covered wagon. The richest people brought two wagons with them, which allowed one to act as a moving van and the other as a camper. Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode along and helped the wagons as they crossed difficult terrain and rivers.

Informative Writing: Fact #3 The last set of circles must only be about the triangle (fact) they are located under. Put information in your own words! By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. Very few made it all the way without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings. One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land. An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of money. Once they moved onto their lands, they had to clear the land in order to plant their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or their wagons.

Good writers always begin their writing with a well organized outline!

Informative Writing: Introduction 1 st Sentence: Hook Do you know much about the lives of pioneers and what they went through? 2 nd Sentence: Statement or answer to the Hook using your topic (rectangle) These people left their families and friends, and many knew it would a long time, if ever, before they saw them again. The trip was a long, hard and dangerous one. 3 rd Sentence: Sentence about your topic (include your 3 triangles : facts) I learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. 4 th Sentence: Effect After you read this information about pioneers, you will want to learn more about pioneer life.

Informative Writing: Introduction (1 st Paragraph) Do you know much about the lives of pioneers and what they went through? These people left their families and friends, and many knew it would be a long time, if ever, before they saw them again. The trip was a long, hard and dangerous one. I learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. After you read this information about pioneers, you will want to learn more about pioneer life.

Informative Writing: 1 st Triangle Heading: Who were pioneers? 1 st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #1 (1 st Triangle) The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!! Many of the pioneers were farmers. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!! Others moved wanting to establish a businesses such as doctors, blacksmiths, ministers, shop owners, lawyers, veterinarians and many others many others. 4 th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #1…use content vocabulary!!!!! Many were looking for adventure or just the possibility of improving their lives.

Informative Writing: 1 st Triangle Paragraph ( 2nd Paragraph) Who were pioneers? The pioneers were the first people to settle in the frontiers of North America. Many of the pioneers were farmers. Others moved wanting to establish a businesses such as doctors, blacksmiths, ministers, shop owners, lawyers, veterinarians and many others. Many were looking for adventure or just the possibility of improving their lives.

Informative Writing: 2 nd Triangle Heading: How Did They Travel? 1 st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #2 (2 nd Triangle) The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!! They would pack their most treasured belongings, furniture, and what they needed for the journey into a covered wagon. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!! The richest people brought two wagons with them, which allowed one to act as a moving van and the other as a camper. 4 th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #2…use content vocabulary!!!!! Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode along and helped the wagons as they crossed difficult terrain and rivers.

Informative Writing: 2 nd Triangle Paragraph ( 3rd Paragraph) How Did They Travel? The safest way for the pioneers to travel was with a wagon train. They would pack their most treasured belongings, furniture, and what they needed for the journey into a covered wagon. The richest people brought two wagons with them, which allowed one to act as a moving van and the other as a camper. Wagon masters led the train, cowboys rode along and helped the wagons as they crossed difficult terrain and rivers.

Informative Writing: 3 rd Triangle Heading: What Happened at Their Journey’s End? 1 st Sentence: Should be your topic sentence about Fact #3 (3 rd Triangle) By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!! Very few made it all the way without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!! One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land. An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of money. 4 th Sentence: Circle-additional fact, definitions, details, quotations, and examples that tell more about fact #3…use content vocabulary!!!!! Once they moved onto their lands, they had to clear the land in order to plant their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or their wagons.

Informative Writing: 3 rd Triangle Paragraph ( 4th Paragraph) What Happened at Their Journey’s End? By the time many of the pioneers reached their final destination, they had many stories to tell. Very few made it all the way without losing, or having to leave along the trail, many of their belongings. One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land. An acre of land cost about $2.00. Today, that seems like an amazing deal, but to these pioneers it was a lot of money. Once they moved onto their lands, they had to clear the land in order to plant their crops. Many didn't have time to build their homes so they lived in a lean-to, tents or their wagons.

Informative Writing: Conclusion 1 st Sentence: Write a statement about the topic These are just a few of the many facts that can be found on pioneer life. 2 nd Sentence: List the 3 triangles (facts) In my research, I have learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. 3 rd Sentence: Another statement about the topic to bring it to a close There are many more facts to be learned about the brave people known as pioneers.

Informative Writing: Conclusion ( 5th Paragraph) These are just a few of the many facts that can be found on pioneer life. In my research, I have learned who the pioneers were, how they traveled, and what they did once their journey came to an end. There are many more facts to be learned about the brave people known as pioneers.