* Learning Goal
Informational writing should teach the reader something. Organize your facts before you draft.
1 Research Notes
Use the topic below or choose one you know well. Gather facts before writing.
Topic: How community gardens help neighborhoods
Fact 1:
Fact 2:
Fact 3:
2 Organize the Writing
Plan an introduction, two body ideas, and a conclusion.
Introduction / hook for "How community gardens help neighborhoods":
Body idea 1:
Body idea 2:
Conclusion:
3 Draft the Explanation
Write an informational paragraph or short article using your notes and structure.
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.