Correct Response: D. Informational texts typically are organized into paragraphs that each address a subtopic or different aspect of the text's main topic. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about. In Step 6 of the scenario, the students organize the sentences they have generated into categories (subtopics). By further organizing and rewriting the sentences in each category into a paragraph and then developing a topic sentence for each paragraph, the students have the opportunity to practice developing the basic structure of an informational text. A is incorrect because reading the sentences aloud with a partner and questioning one another about their content may reinforce comprehension of the sentences, but it would not promote an understanding of how informational texts in English are typically structured. B and C are incorrect because they may promote students' writing development in general, but they would not contribute to their understanding of basic informational text structures.
