Dr. Artis' 4th Grade
  • Welcome
  • Students
    • Reading >
      • Book Club Roles & Resources
      • Akiak and the Iditarod
      • Grandfather's Journey
      • Bunnicula
      • Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
      • Pedro's Journal
      • Island of the Blue Dolphins
      • Riding Freedom
    • Math >
      • Multiplication Chart
      • Divisibility Rules
      • Enrichment Projects >
        • Math Module 1 Challenge: It's in the Numbers
        • Math Module 2 Challenge: Dinner at the Zoo
        • Math Module 5 Challenge: Cell Phone Plan Challenge
      • Project of the Month >
        • September Math Project: Post a Gift
        • January Math Project: Choose a Number Project
    • The Writing Process >
      • Grammar Guide
      • Narrative
      • Informative/Explanatory
      • Opinion / Persuasive
      • Cursive
    • Social Studies >
      • CA Regions Project
      • CA Regions Resources
      • Explorer Research Project
      • 22nd Mission Project
      • Ranchos
      • Gold Rush
    • Science >
      • Rock Cycle: Rock Monument Project
      • STEM Challenge: Paper Airplanes
      • Magnetism & Electricity
      • Bel Aire Science Fair
  • Homework
    • M7 ZEARN Student Notes
    • G4 Math Homework Book
    • Math Homework Video Lessons & Study Guides
    • Spelling Dictation
    • Book Reports >
      • Trimester 1 Book Report & Project
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 Informative &  
Explanatory 

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Focus Statement

Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs.
Information & Examples

Transitions

Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).

Transition Word List

Precise Language

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

Adjective Word List

Conclusion

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
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