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Informative Explanatory
Informative Explanatory Definition Informational writing is a type of nonfiction writing that conveys information about something, which means it is factual.
Key Details
DEFINITION: Key Details are the important statements in a passage that support the main idea HOW TO: Example: “Jack loved the Summer season. He loved the warm air. He loved the playing in the pool with his friends. He loved the family vacations his family would go on during this part of the year. His birthday was also in july” The main idea = “Jack loved the Summer season.” The other sentences are the Key details that support this main idea. Everyday Use: Key details are used every day in reading and writing
The Author and the Illustrator
DEFINITION: The author is the person who who writes the book. The illustrator is the person who draws the pictures for the book. HOW IT WORKS: It’s important to know who has created the "work" you are reading. We name the author and illustrator because it is their work that you are reading and looking at. HOW IT'S USED IN EVERYDAY LIFE: Authors and illustrators are used every day in books, TV, Newspapers and Internet Articles.