Also, phrases which will lead to a statement of fact should be pointed out and practiced. Students can also use a chart such as the one mentioned above to organize their thoughts before beginning a persuasive response to a literature source. Figure 1 contains a short list of children's literature with persuasive writing responses. I knew this time would come because all the kids write real reports in fourth grade, but when it was here, I didn't know what to do. I was so scared.
Students use expository writing to share information with readers.
Students can also use the style of expository writing found in the newspaper such as news reports and advertisements to respond to a particular topic, event, or character from children's literature. To help organize the information which the student knows about a particular topic, the teacher can model with the students different ways to organize their facts and questions which they would like to investigate. Figure 2 gives examples of certain expository writing topics. Dear Mom and Dad, This book is called Iktomi and the Berries. It's a terrific book.