Informational Writing - Middle School

Front

What is the main idea of a piece of writing?

Back

The central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Where is the thesis statement typically located in an introduction?

Back

The last sentence in the first paragraph.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

Back

A quotation, a question for the reader, or a strong fact/statistic.

Front

What type of writing shares information about a topic?

Back

Informational Essay.

Front

What is the purpose of an introduction in informational writing?

Back

To introduce the topic and engage 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 supporting detail?

Back

Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the role of a conclusion in an informational essay?

Back

To summarize the main points and reinforce the central idea.

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 an example of a strong hook?

Back

A surprising statistic or a thought-provoking question.

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6