1 Find the information in the text to complete the fact file.
How to write... fact files
To write a fact file for 6th grade, you should follow these simple guidelines based on the source:
- Use headings with colons (:): Organize your information by using clear titles followed by a colon. For example, Name: or Habitat:
- Research your topic: You can find the information you need by looking in books or searching online.
- Keep it short: You do not need to write in full sentences. Fact files are meant to be quick to read, so using bullet points or short phrases is perfect.
- Include interesting facts: Make your fact file more engaging by adding surprising or fun information about the animal.
- Use abbreviations for measurements: When you are talking about the size or weight of an animal, use short forms like m (meters), cm (centimeters), or kg (kilograms).
Example of how it should look:
- Weight: 5,000 kg
- Height: 3 m
- Interesting Fact: They can swim very well!
1 How many headings do the fact fi les have? 8
2 What abbreviations do they use? cm, g, kg, m
