Permai Plus P5 and P6

Writing an Informative Text

Before you write, make sure to brainstorm or organize your ideas with the following points:

1. What topic will you write about?

Tip: Read the instructions carefully! Make sure you choose a topic based on written instructions!

2. Lists ideas on what you can explain based from the topic of your choice! Elaborate with key
words and phrases!

Ex. Emmerich Education Center (Topic)

- A brief explanation of the place
o An education center
o Teaches students from preschool to junior high
o Offers a variety of classes, programs and events
o Address

- Tuition Center
o Teaches all levels of students
o Offers classes for school subjects (math, English, Chinese/Mandarin, Physics, etc)
o Offers computer classes (general computing, 2D printing, 3D printing)

- Science Center
o Offers a programs focused in science (Awesome Science, Research Program)
o What is Awesome Science?
o What is Research Program?

- Early Learning Program/ School

o Nursery class
o K1 and K2
o Music play

The dawn chorus

1st paragraph
Notice how the 1st
paragraph is the general
explanation of the topic,
usually defining or
describing the topic
Body Paragraphs
Body paragraph consists
of paragraphs explaining
specific parts of the topic.
Notice, paragraphs are
The dawn chorus In spring, as the days lengthen, birds burst into song
around first light in a phenomenon that is known as the ‘dawn chorus’.
Birds sing throughout the day, but at dawn they sing together to create
an amazing symphony.
Early birds
The dawn chorus begins an hour or so before sunrise and may continue
for an hour afterwards. It can be heard from March through to July and is
at its peak in May, after the main arrivals of birds visiting for the summer.
Worm-eating birds, such as song thrushes, blackbirds and robins start to
sing earlier in the chorus than smaller, insect-eating birds, such as wrens
and warblers. The order they join in is believed to be related to the size of
the birds’ eyes. Those with larger eyes can see better in lower light levels,

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written in 3rd person or
specifically referring to
the object itself or using
pronouns “he”, “she” and
“it”.
Do not use “I” or “you” in
your writing.
You can put sub-headings
Remember sub-headings
only capitalize the first
word of the headings.
so are the first to make themselves heard.
Singing together
Most of the dawn chorus can be attributed to male songbirds. They sing
to defend their territories and attract females. But why first thing in the
morning? It is thought that the low light levels at dawn make it a bad
time for a bird to forage for food, but a good time to make a lot of noise
while still avoiding predators. Also, at dawn the density of the air makes it
clear and still which allows sound to carry farther.
The songs
The songs of birds are learned, not inherited. Within a couple of months,
young birds develop a basic song which they then refine over the next
year by listening to other more mature adults of their own species. Some
birds, such as the house sparrow, have just one song. By comparison,
other birds, such as song thrushes and nightingales have several different
songs in their repertoire

TIPS!!

- Unlike writing a fictional story, informative text is more formal and to the point.
- Do not use contractions (Ex. don’t, won’t)
- Take only five minutes to brainstorm
- Use transition words or connectors!
o Take a look at the following connectors often used in informative texts!

Agreement/Similarity Opposition/ Effect/Consequence/Result Conclusion/summary

Contradiction/Limitation
-moreover Although, Therefore, After all
-additionally However, As a result, Ultimately
-furthermore Regardless, Thus, Overall
-likewise Nevertheless, Hence,
-In addition Even though,

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Writing fiction:

Before you write, you should read the instructions and story starter. Make sure you understand what
event you should write about next. Take a look at the following story starter:

All eyes turned to the boy and the now calm turtle. The pair seemed to be caught in silent
conversation. The fisherman was having none of it, however. He began pulling the turtle
towards the hotel. ‘Wait,’ cried the boy’s father.

Now continue the story yourself to explain what happens next to the boy and the turtle.

Brainstorm:

Characters:

- Boy (kind, helpful, brave)

- Father (confused, embarrassed)
- Fisherman

Setting:

- Beach

Events

- Boy’s father tried to negotiate

- Boy helped the turtle
- Boy’s father helped the his son
When continuing a story, you must “I’m sure we could negotiate something,” said the boy’s father to the
accurately guess what should happen fisherman.
next. If the story starter starts with a
character saying something. It would
be best if you start quotations from
the same character.
Use descriptive words to The fisherman, whose eyes were red from anger and impatience, only
describe how the characters grunted in disapproval. The boy’s father was turned down.
look like. Which characters
were described in this story? However, the boy still persisted in helping the turtle. He ran to the
turtle, tugging the fisherman’s net, trying to set it free.
When writing a fictional story,
focus on only two to three “Let go, boy! This is my trophy for today. My most treasured item that I
events. have caught all of my life!” exclaimed the fisherman.

Remember you only have a “How could you say that this is a trophy? This is an animal! It walks and
limited duration time to write! breathes like you. It is a living thing, not meant to be showcased!”
screamed the boy.

Don’t forget to write a climax Silence came. Everyone was focused on them: the fisherman and the
or the main issue of the story! boy. Even the poor turtle stopped moving and realised the commotion.

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In this story, what is the
climax? “Move aside, boy! I will hit you if you don’t!” said the Fisherman,
angrily. Yet, the boy did not budge nor move. The fisherman’s hand
In continuing a story, you must appeared above the boy, ready to hit the young boy’s face.
write a resolution or the
answer for the climax/ Suddenly, someone grabbed his hand.
problem.
“You can embarrass us all you want, Fisherman. But, don’t you ever hit
Use figurative language in my child!” the man said. It was the boy’s father.
your stories. Which figurative
languages are used in the “My son is right. You have no obligation to take this innocent turtle and
story? make it as your trophy. You have plenty of fish to take. Why fight for this
one?” he continued.
Make sure that your story
flows well, from one event to With that, the fisherman grunted and walked away. He walked away
another and not jumping from empty handed.
one event to another different
event without writing about “Thank you,” said the boy to his father. The boy hugged him tight. His
what happened in the middle. eyes met the poor turtle. Then, unbelievably, within a second, he saw
the turtle smiled and blinked. Everyone there felt their warm presence.
The last paragraph should
give a good ending or a
conclusion. In this story, it
gave the last impression of the
whole event.

TIP!!

 Only take five minutes of your time to brainstorm.

 Then take the last few 2-3 minutes of your time to proofread your work. Question yourself: does
my story make sense? Does it flow well?
 Make sure to use different words besides said. Take a look at the following table to help you use
similar words.

Said Said in a forceful manner/angry Said in a happy/excited manner

- Replied - Declared - Joked
- Stated - Debated - Expressed
- Remarked - Exclaimed - Teased
- Uttered - Insisted - Cheered
- Told - Shouted - beamed
- Affirmed
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