Introduce an Informative Topic
Grade 1 - Writing - Building Confidence

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Which opening introduces all three facts about apple trees?
- Apple trees change as they grow fruit.
- Apples are my favorite snack.
- Flowers appear before apples.
What subject will follow the opening “Rain changes the ground and helps living things.”?
- a personal favorite
- rules for a game
- rain
Which line is a supporting detail, not the introduction to frogs?
- Frogs have body parts that help them live near water.
- Their feet help them swim.
- This writing teaches about frogs.
Which opening would lead factual writing about rain off course?
- Plants use rainwater.
- Rain makes puddles.
- Rainy days are the best.
Why does “Apple trees change as they grow fruit.” prepare the reader?
- it hides the subject
- it names the topic
- it asks for a favorite