informational writing

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What is a claim in informational writing?

Back

A claim is the main argument made by the author, which is supported by reasons and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What are some elements that can be used as a hook in writing?

Back

A hook can be a quotation, a question for the reader, or a strong fact or statistic. All of these can grab the reader's attention.

Front

What is a fact?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What type of writing is a recipe an example of?

Back

A recipe is an example of sequence writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of the writing.

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the role of evidence in informational writing?

Back

Evidence supports the claims made by the author and helps to persuade the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main claim, showing that the author has considered different viewpoints.

Front

What is the significance of the introduction in informational writing?

Back

The introduction sets the stage for the topic and engages the reader's interest.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5