Informative or Explanatory Text vs Argumentative

A review of the difference between informative and argumentative writing

​Yes, there is a difference between the two styles of writing.

​Informative Writing

A quick review​

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 

• To tell a story. 

• To entertain the readers.

• To persuade the reader.

Multiple Choice

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

Multiple Choice

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that get's the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

Multiple Select

Text evidence can be ___________ or ___________

Choose TWO of the three responses.

• paraphrase

• direct quote

• your opinion

​Examples of informative statements

• ​Football is a game.

• ​A game of football requires more than one player.

• ​Football is the name of the ball and the game.

• The American interpretation of the word "football" differs from that of all other countries.

Argumentative writing​

​A quick review

Multiple Choice

Requires a student to research a topic and then take a side by stating a claim.

• Expository Writing

• Argumentative Writing

• Ethos, Logos, Pathos

• Informational Writing

Multiple Choice

A statement that conveys your opinion on a topic:

• Reasons

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Claim

Multiple Choice

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction

• Evidence

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

True or False? In argumentative writing, you can just give your opinion; you do not have to present facts or statistics.

• True

• False

​Examples of argumentative statements

• ​A couch is the best location for a nap.

• ​Pets do not belong on the couch.

• ​Every home has a couch.

• ​Couches need throw pillows to be complete.