What is Informational Writing?

by Charlotte Guillain

Overview

Learn all about what makes great informational writing. This book looks at what it is, examples in the real world, how to use it, and how you can write your own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410992512
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Connect with Text
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Charlotte Guillain has written nearly 100 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Some of her best-selling titles for Raintree include the 'Space' and 'Growing Up' series. Among her forthcoming titles are Pandarella and Goldiclucks and the Three Bears in the 'Animal Fairy Tails' series, and 'The Frilly Goats Fluff' which will be published by Franklin Watts in June 2012. Before writing children's books, Charlotte worked as a bookseller, a teacher of English as a Foreign Language, and an editor.

Table of Contents

A world of nonfiction — What is informational writing? — Where can you find informational writing? — Why do people read informational writing? — What are the features of informational writing? — Pictures in informational writing — Signposts in informational writing — What sort of language is used in informational writing? — Thinking about the reader — The "find out more" section.

Interviews

*Activity spreads that prompt readers to create their own work, using guidelines and tips for creating a truly effective piece. * Real world examples of famous writing.