Informational Writing Graphic Organizer (Example) Topic: Tsunami Introduction: A wave taller than your school sweeps in and washed everything away-people, buildings, pets, trees, and cars. Although tsunamis are rare, they can cause so much damage and destroy so many lives that people remember them for a long time. In the subsequent paragraphs, you will read extensively about Causes of Tsunamis, Size and Speed of Tsunamis, and Other interesting facts. 1st Body Paragraph Subtitle 1: Causes of Tsunamis Topic sentence/hook: Tsunamis can be devastating, but what causes them? Fact: Giant earthquakes can cause tsunamis. Fact: Landslides can cause tsunamis Fact: Volcanoes under the ocean can cause tsunamis Sources or Reference:“Causes of Tsunamis.” all-about-tsunamis.com Accessed 2/19/18 2nd Body Paragraph Subtitle 2: Size and Speed of Tsunamis Topic sentence/hook: It might be hard to believe, but a tsunami can be 100 feet high. Fact: They can travel as fast as a jet! Fact: You can’t see it until it gets close to shore. Fact: When you can finally see a tsunami, it may be too late. Sources or Reference: Alexander, Tim. T he Big Book of Tsunami Facts. New York: XYZ Books, 2010. 3rd Body Paragraph Subtitle 3: Other Interesting Facts Topic sentence/hook: Strangely, many animals seem able to escape the disaster of tsunamis. Fact: Animals can sense tsunamis coming. Fact: Elephants trumpeted before a tsunami in 2004 Fact: Some people believe animals have a “sixth sense” Sources or Reference: Alexander, Tim. T he Big Book of Tsunami Facts. New York: XYZ Books, 2010. Conclusion Paragraph: Restate Main Idea: Summarize topics:
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