informational writing
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fact?
Back
A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?
Back
Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
Back
A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of the writing.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
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