Diving into Informative Writing


Resource ID#: 119068 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Learn how to write a topic sentence to introduce a topic, group related information together, develop a topic by adding details, and add an image to support the text with this ocean-themed, interactive tutorial.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: English Language Arts, Third grade, Informative Writing, Informational Writing, Informational Text, Writing about Information, Topic Sentence, Details, oceans, seas, whales, fresh water, salt water, writing, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades K-5

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