How do you start research for writing an informational text?

1. How do you start research for writing an informational text?

2. In this lesson you will learn how to develop research questions by asking, “What do I already know about the topic?”

3. An informational text teaches you facts. Powhatan/Settler Relations Non-fiction/Real

4. Writing Process 1 2 3 Generate Ideas Write Drafts Revise and Edit

5. Jumping right into research without direction.

6. 1 • Create a KWL chart. 2 • Ask, “What do I already know about the topic?” 3 • Record what you know in the chart.

7. 1 • Create a KWL chart. Want to Know Know Learn

8. Ask, “What do I already know about the topic?” 2 Pocahontas kept peace between people Powhatans lived near Jamestown Powhatan/ Settler Relations Taught settlers about the land

9. 3 • Record what you know in the chart. Want to Know Know Learn • Powhatans lived near Jamestown • They taught settlers about the land to survive • Pocahontas kept peace between the people

10. 1 • Create a KWL chart. 2 • Ask, “What do I already know about the topic?” 3 • Record what you know in the chart.

11. In this lesson you have learned how to develop research questions by asking, “What do I already know about the topic?”

12. Choose a non-fiction topic and see if you can think about and record at least 5 facts about it on a KWL chart.

13. What could you do if there are only a few facts in your chart? Describe the steps you could take to add more information to your topic.

14. Find a partner. Choose a topic card from the pile. Set the timer for 2 minutes and write down as many questions you have about that topic. • Choose four more cards and repeat the process. Then, share responses with your partner.

15. Choose a non fiction topic that you’d like to write about and create your own KWL chart and fill out what you know.