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title: Informative/Explanatory Writing in the Classroom, Grades 3–12
description: Student practice for informative writing and explanatory writing. Informative Writing Kit. Purpose of informative writing.Teaching informative writing
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# [Informative/Explanatory Writing in the Classroom, Grades 3–12](https://www.sadlier.com/school/ela-blog/informative/explanatory-writing-in-the-classroom)

 Written by [Tiffany Rehbein](https://www.sadlier.com/school/ela-blog/author/tiffany-rehbein) | Apr 23, 2021 2:30:00 PM

Lets explore the importance of teaching informative/explanatory writing in the classroom. Students need to have the ability to clearly convey concepts and information in their writing. This skill is crucial for communication in future careers and life! [Download a FREE *Informative/Explanatory Writing* Kit now!](https://go.sadlier.com/school/informative-explanatory-writing-kit)<https://go.sadlier.com/school/informative-explanatory-writing-kit>

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