Hercules Says: A well-written
informational article
• has a clear main idea is wellorganized
and stays on the topic has
an introduction and conclusion uses
transitions uses details from the
sources to support your main idea puts
the information from the sources in
your own words, except when using
the title or number of the source for the
details or facts you included
•
• uses clear language
• follows rules of writing (spelling,
punctuation, and grammar)
Now begin work on your informational article.
Manage your time carefully so that you can
1. Plan your article
2. Write your article
3.
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