Introduce an Informative Topic
Grade 1 - Writing - Challenge Me

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Which opening introduces all three facts about community helpers?
- I like the fire truck best.
- Community helpers do different jobs for a town.
- Firefighters respond to fires.
What subject will follow the opening “Rain changes the ground and helps living things.”?
- rain
- a personal favorite
- rules for a game
Which line is a supporting detail, not the introduction to shadows?
- Shadows can change size.
- Shadows form when an object blocks light.
- This writing teaches about shadows.
Which opening would lead factual writing about rain off course?
- Rain changes the ground and helps living things.
- Rainy days are the best.
- Rain makes puddles.
Why does “Shadows form when an object blocks light.” prepare the reader?
- it tells an unrelated event
- it asks for a favorite
- it names the topic