Informational/Explanatory Writing

Informational/Explanatory Writing

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is bias?

Back

Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective or opinion over others, often leading to a lack of impartiality.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a logical guess or conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an informational/explanatory essay?

Back

The purpose of an informational/explanatory essay is to inform the reader on a topic in a clear and organized way.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What word can be found in 'informational'?

Back

The word 'inform' can be found in 'informational'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement tells the reader's position on the topic and outlines the main argument of the essay.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing?

Back

Informative writing aims to educate the reader about a topic, while persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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