Information Writing Flash Draft Prompt

“Think of a topic you’ve studied or know a lot about. You will have forty-five minutes to write an informational (or all-about) text that teaches others interesting and important information and ideas about that topic. You can use information from any sources you may have. Make sure you write an introduction, elaborate with a variety of information, organize your writing, use transition words, and write a conclusion.

When studying each part of a mentor information text, it helps to ask:

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• What do I notice about this part? What kind of writing is it?
• How is this part organized?
• What would I need to do to be ready to write something like this on my topic?

The Rosetta Stone (My Plan)

• Overview (All-About Ancient Egypt)
• All About the Focused Topic (The Rosetta Stone)
• The Story of a Big Moment, Big Decision (Champollion?)
• Why This Focused Topic Is Important (Essay)

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