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Informative Writing - Worksheet
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Research Skills – Ideas and Vocabulary

Read the text about sharks.
• Write the main idea of the text in the box below.
Hint: To find the main idea, look for words that are repeated in the text.
• Underline any subject-specific words and write them in the box below.
Hint: Subject-specific words are words that are related to the main idea.

Sharks
What are sharks?
Sharks are a type of fish. There are over 450 species of
shark on the planet. Most sharks live for approximately
20–30 years in the wild.
What do sharks look like?
Sharks have a stream-lined body which is covered in tiny scales. They have five
different types of fins that support their bodies as they move through the water.
Sharks also have gills that allow them to breathe in oxygen.
Where do sharks live?
Sharks are found all around the world. Most sharks are ocean dwellers, though
some live in freshwater. Sharks live together in large groups known as schools.
What do sharks eat?
Sharks are carnivores, which means they are meat-eaters. Most sharks eat
smaller fish or small invertebrates, such as crabs, squid, and turtles. They prey
on the weakest animals to make hunting easier.
Main idea Subject-specific vocabulary
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Research Skills – Note Taking

Read each paragraph from the text about sharks.
• Highlight the key information in each paragraph.
Hint: Look for keywords that inform the reader about the subject.
• Next to each paragraph, write notes about the key information.
Hint: Bullet point notes should be a few words only, not full sentences.
Sharks are a type of fish. There

are over 450 species of shark on •
the planet. Most sharks live for
approximately 20–30 years in the wild. •
Sharks have a stream-lined body •

which is covered in tiny scales. They
have five different types of fins that
•
support their bodies as they move
through the water. Sharks also have
gills that allow them to breathe •
in oxygen.
•
Sharks are found all around the world.
Most sharks are ocean dwellers,
•
though some live in freshwater.
Sharks live together in large groups
known as schools. •
Sharks are carnivores, which means •

they are meat-eaters. Most sharks eat
smaller fish or small invertebrates, •
such as crabs, squid, and turtles. They
prey on the weakest animals to make
hunting easier. •
•
WRITING
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Read the text about astronauts.
Astronauts
Who are astronauts?
Astronauts are a special type of pilot. They are qualified to
travel into space in space shuttles. Both men and women can
be astronauts, as long as they have completed their training.
What do astronauts do?
Astronauts conduct missions into space. While they are there,
they often deploy satellites that orbit Earth. Astronauts must
also know how to repair their spacecraft if something goes
wrong during a mission.
What equipment do astronauts need?
Astronauts wear highly-protective space suits. These contain oxygen so the
astronaut can breathe. Astronauts use heat-resistant safety tethers to stop them
from floating away. They also use tools built especially for doing repairs in space.
What skills do astronauts have?
Astronauts need to have a significant amount of knowledge about space. They
must be able to cope with zero gravity, which can be very demanding on the
body. Astronauts must also be able to work in a team with other people.
WRITING
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Read each paragraph from the text about astronauts.
Hint: Look for key words that inform the reader about the subject.
Astronauts are a special type of pilot. •

They are qualified to travel into space
in space shuttles. Both men and •
women can be astronauts, as long as
they have completed their training.
•
Astronauts conduct missions into

space. While they are there, they often •
deploy satellites that orbit Earth.
Astronauts must also know how to •
repair their spacecraft if something
goes wrong during a mission.
•
Astronauts wear highly-protective

space suits. These contain oxygen so •
the astronaut can breathe. Astronauts
use heat-resistant safety tethers to •
stop them from floating away. They
also use tools built especially for doing •
repairs in space.
Astronauts need to have a significant •

amount of knowledge about space.
They must be able to cope with zero •
gravity, which can be very demanding
on the body. Astronauts must also •
be able to work in a team with other
people.
WRITING
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Read the text about smartphones.
Smartphones
What are smartphones?
Smartphones are a type of telephone. They are a mode of
communication. Smartphones are available in a variety of different
models.
What do smartphones look like?
Smartphones are made from plastic, metal, and scratch-resistant
glass. They are usually small enough to fit inside a person’s pocket.
Smartphones have a touchscreen that covers most of the front
surface of the device.
What are smartphones used for?
Smartphones are used for making and receiving telephone calls and text
messages. They are also equipped with cameras that can capture photos and
videos. Smartphones have wi-fi capabilities and can access the internet from
most areas.
How expensive are smartphones?
Smartphones are quite expensive and can cost several hundred dollars.
The price of the device usually depends on the features it has. Like most
technological devices, the value of older smartphones often goes down as newer
models are released.
WRITING
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Read each paragraph from the text about smartphones.
Hint: Look for key words that inform the reader about the subject.
Smartphones are a type of telephone. •

They are a mode of communication.
Smartphones are available in a variety
•
of different models.
•
Smartphones are made from plastic,
metal, and scratch-resistant glass.
They are usually small enough to fit
•
inside a person’s pocket. Smartphones
have a touchscreen that covers most
of the front surface of the device. •
Smartphones are used for making •

and receiving telephone calls and text
messages. They are also equipped
with cameras that can capture photos •
and videos. Smartphones have
wi-fi capabilities and can access the •
internet from most areas.
•
Smartphones are quite expensive and
can cost several hundred dollars. The
price of the device usually depends •
on the features it has. Like most
technological devices, the value of •
older smartphones often goes down
as newer models are released.
•
WRITING

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Informative Writing - Worksheet

Research Skills – Ideas and Vocabulary

Main idea Subject-specific vocabulary

Research Skills – Note Taking

Sharks are a type of fish. There

Sharks have a stream-lined body •

Sharks are carnivores, which means •

Research Skills – Ideas and Vocabulary

Main idea Subject-specific vocabulary

Research Skills – Note Taking

Astronauts are a special type of pilot. •

Astronauts conduct missions into

Astronauts wear highly-protective

Astronauts need to have a significant •

Research Skills – Ideas and Vocabulary

Main idea Subject-specific vocabulary

Research Skills – Note Taking

Smartphones are a type of telephone. •

Smartphones are used for making •

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