Just the Facts Worksheet
This just the facts worksheet teaches 1st grade students to label the topic, fact, and ending sentences of a short piece, then write their own. An answer key is included for quick checking.
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Description
Informative writing starts with a simple idea: tell the reader about a topic using real facts. This just the facts worksheet helps 1st grade students learn the three parts of a strong fact piece. A good fact piece names the topic, gives facts about it, and ends so the reader feels the writing is complete.
In the first part, students read five short sentences about pumpkins that are printed out of order. They write T next to the sentence that names the topic, F next to each fact, and E next to the ending. In the second part, students choose their own topic and write a topic sentence, two facts, and an ending on the lines beside the T, F, F, and E labels. This first grade informative writing worksheet works well as a mini-lesson, a writing center task, or homework.
What’s Included
- A page that asks students to label the topic, fact, and ending sentences of a short piece about pumpkins
- A scaffolded space for students to write their own fact piece with a topic, two facts, and an ending
- An answer key with the correct labels and a sample fact piece about rain
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
- Students see the structure of informative writing before they are asked to write it themselves.
- Sorting sentences into topic, fact, and ending builds the habit of planning a piece from beginning to end.
- The T, F, F, E labels give young writers a clear checklist, so they know when their writing is complete.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Read the pumpkin sentences aloud together and talk about which one would make a good first sentence. Before students write in Part 2, brainstorm a list of topics they know well, such as a pet, a sport, or a favorite food. Invite students to read their finished fact pieces to a partner and check that each part is there. Pair the just the facts worksheet with a nonfiction read-aloud so students can collect facts before they write.
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