Informative Writing

Step-by-Step Response Guide

Curated Sources

Graphic Organizers

How-To Prompt

Sequence Prompt

Timeline Prompt

Cause and Effect Prompt

Problem and Solution Prompt

Compare and Contrast Prompt

Explain or Examine Prompt

Analyze Prompt

Evaluate Prompt

<h2 id="c8a3bdef-97b3-4123-a03d-d99a91e3b15d" data-toc-id="c8a3bdef-97b3-4123-a03d-d99a91e3b15d">Topics Covered</h2>This prompt collection covers common natural disasters:<ul><li>Hurricanes (with a focus on Hurricane Katrina)</li><li>Tornadoes</li><li>Earthquakes</li><li>Wildfires</li><li>Winter storms</li><li>Floods</li><li>Volcanoes</li></ul><h2 id="17bdba49-8864-4865-a5e9-bcd487235009" data-toc-id="17bdba49-8864-4865-a5e9-bcd487235009">Writing Skills Practice</h2>Learners will practice all major informative writing types:<ul><li>Describe: how-to, sequence, timeline</li><li>Identify: cause/effect, problem/solution</li><li>Compare/contrast</li><li>Explain</li><li>Analyze</li><li>Evaluate</li></ul><h2 id="ac8bcae9-6fe4-44e0-90e9-0f3b518f6fdf" data-toc-id="ac8bcae9-6fe4-44e0-90e9-0f3b518f6fdf">What’s Included</h2>Each prompt includes:<ul><li>Vetted online sources from trusted organizations (FEMA, CDC, American Red Cross, etc.)</li><li>Age-appropriate nonfiction books from series like DK Eyewitness, National Geographic Kids, and Who HQ</li><li>Structured organizers for each writing step</li><li>Detailed response guides aligned with informative writing standards</li></ul><h2 id="54e65e0e-da75-4d3c-bf8a-91dc08180f39" data-toc-id="54e65e0e-da75-4d3c-bf8a-91dc08180f39">Perfect For</h2><ul><li>Combining literacy instruction with essential disaster preparedness education</li><li>National Preparedness Month activities (September)</li><li>Engaging learners with real-world topics while developing strong informative writing skills</li></ul>

Natural disaster-themed informative writing prompts for all 9 prompt types, plus curated credible online sources and nonfiction books, graphic organizers for each writing step, and detailed response guides.

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Informative Writing: Natural Disasters

Heather Huhman

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