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# Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing

Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting, developing the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, and quotations, and using precise vocabulary

Subject: English · Area: Writing Composition · Ages 11 to 14
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/developed-informational-and-explanatory-writing-mt_zCUIJLdK_s

## Ready when they can

- Organise an explanatory essay with a clear introduction, logical body paragraphs, and a conclusion
- Develop a topic using well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, and quotations from sources
- Use domain-specific vocabulary and formatting (headings, graphics) to aid the reader's comprehension

## Lesson: Building an Explanation Essay

An explanatory essay teaches your reader something they don't already know, like how bread rises or how a volcano erupts. Your job is to organize the information so it's easy to follow from start to finish.

*(drawing: Every explanatory essay follows this order: introduction, body paragraphs, then a conclusion.)*

Each body paragraph needs real content: facts, definitions of new words, specific details, and quotations from sources you trust. A fact without a source is just a guess dressed up.

**Example.** Mia is writing about volcanoes. In one paragraph she defines magma, adds the fact that pressure builds until gas escapes, and quotes a geologist who says, "Eruptions release built-up energy in seconds." That one paragraph now has a definition, a fact, and a quotation.

**Tip.** Use headings to mark each new section, and pick precise words like magma instead of hot stuff. Precise vocabulary shows your reader you understand the topic.

**Recap.** A strong explanatory essay has intro-body-conclusion order, backs up ideas with facts, definitions, and quotations, and uses precise words and headings so readers can follow along.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/layout-and-formatting-in-informational-writing-mt_AHAFw-atka)
- [Writing for an audience](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/writing-for-an-audience-mt_cB7hV8sw7X)
- [Research & Source Evaluation](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/research-and-source-evaluation-mt_Qcsl1Z1x0l)
- [Cohesion and Transitions Across Writing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/cohesion-and-transitions-across-writing-mt_tn1rY9GbEZ)
- [Choosing Form and Tone for Your Audience](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/choosing-form-and-tone-for-your-audience-mt_v5DyOEpbbr)
- [Bullet Point Punctuation](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/bullet-point-punctuation-mt_wUyAZJikAA)

## Opens up

- [Building an Analytical Paragraph](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/building-an-analytical-paragraph-mt_g6V2qZrdWR)
- [Writing Science Reports](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/writing-science-reports-mt_ThTbUuNb3p)