Plan and Write Informational Text

W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

W.5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

W.5.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

W.5.2.C Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).

W.5.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

W.5.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

5(12)(B) Compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft.