Lesson 2.2 - The KWL Chart & Steps for Informational Writing

  • Lesson 2.2 - The KWL Chart & Steps for Informational Writing

    Specific Expectations

    • identify the topic, the audience, the purpose for writing, and the requirements of the particular writing form;
    • use pre-writing strategies to generate ideas for writing (e.g., brainstorming; constructing mind maps and semantic webs);
    • use appropriate strategies for gathering supporting ideas and information from print and electronic sources 
    • use appropriate strategies to organize ideas and information for writing 
    • write complete and correct sentences
    • explain the purpose and uses of information paragraphs (e.g., to outline safety procedures; to describe the requirements of a job; to give information about new equipment; to report on own progress);
    • construct clear, complete information paragraphs, some with graphic elements, for a variety of purposes, using correct paragraph structure
    • demonstrate understanding that writing is a process that involves a range of thinking and composing skills
    • demonstrate understanding that their subject, audience, and purpose for writing influence their choices of form, tone, and level of language

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to


    • Define new words using context clues 
    • Use the KWL pre-reading strategy to aid in understanding of an informational text 
    • Write an informational text on a topic of your choosing
    • Choose the most relevant details from a teacher-selected video to include in the informational text.
    • Discuss your writing process with your teacher