English·Writing Composition·procedural
Writing to inform
Compose informative or explanatory texts using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic and supply some information about it
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning to write their own stories and explanations — planning what to say, putting events in order, and sharing their writing with others for feedback.
Evidence of understanding
- Write or dictate two or three facts about a familiar topic
- Label diagrams or drawings with informative details
- Name a topic and provide relevant details about it
Assessment prompt
Can Writing to inform write a few sentences explaining something they know about — like how butterflies grow or how to make a sandwich — naming the topic and sharing some facts?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.