Informational Writing

Multiple Choice

Which component of an introduction is responsible for grabbing the reader's attention in the very first sentence?

• The background information

• The Thesis Statement

• The Body Paragraph

• The Hook

Multiple Choice

Review this sentence: "Nearly 70% of the Earth is covered by water, yet only a tiny fraction is drinkable." What type of hook is this?

• A Common Misconception

• Fact

• Anecdote

• Quote

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements use the correct Thesis Formula for an essay about ocean protection?

• The ocean is very big an we should probably try to keep it clean for the fish.

• Did you know that plastic is bad for the ocean? Many people don't know this.

• Reducing single-use plastics is the most effective way to protect our oceans because it stops waste at the source, encourages companies to use better materials, and preserves habitats.

• I am going to write an essay about how to stop pollution in the water.

Multiple Choice

An advanced writer starts an essay by describing a sea turtle tangled in a plastic net. Which hook type are they using?

• Theme

• Quote

• Image and Descriptions

• Statistic

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of background information in an introduction?

• To bridge the gap between the hook and thesis statement

• To list all the sources used in the essay.

• To state the main argument of the entire paper.

• To give the reader the author's personal biography

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson, what is the maximum recommended length for background information?

• One paragraph

• One sentence

• Five sentences

• Three sentences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the three "Must-Have" components of a thesis statement?

• A catchy quote

• A statistic

• A question

• Direction

Multiple Choice

Look at this thesis: "Plastic pollution is a major threat to the environment, because it kills marine animals, ruins beaches, and leaks chemicals into the water." What part is "because it kills marine animals, ruins beaches, and leaks chemicals into the water"?

• Hook

• Identification

• Direction

• Claim

Multiple Choice

Why is the "direction" part of the thesis statement so helpful for the reader?

• It provides a surprising fact to start the essay

• It outlines the body paragraphs of the essay

• It asks the reader a deep question

• It gives a dictionary definition of the topic

Multiple Choice

In the thesis formula, what does "Claim" represent?

• What the writer believes about the topic

• A summary of the hook

• The name of the topic you are talking about

• The list of three reasons

Multiple Choice

In the TEEL method, which part is responsible for connecting the paragraph back to the "Direction" in your thesis?

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is CORRECTLY formatted DOK 2 evidence sentence?

• According to the text, "Over 100, 000 marine mammals die from plastic entanglement each year" (paragraph 8).

• The author states that plastic is bad for fish in paragraph 5.

• "Over 100,000 marine mammals die from plastic."

Multiple Choice

When writing the "HOW" part of the explanation, what should a writer identify?

• A summary of what the quote says

• The author's literary technique or strategy

• The page number of the book

Multiple Choice

An author uses the phrase "suffocating the shorelines" to describe trash. What technique is this?

• A fact

• Statistic

• Strong verbs/personification

Multiple Choice

What does the "WHY" part of an explanation connect the evidence to?

• The claim in the thesis

• The hook

• The title of the essay

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to include the "WHAT" before the "HOW" in your reasoning?

• To make the paragraph longer

• To ensure the reader understand the evidence before you analyze the technique.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a strong "Link" for a paragraph about sea turtles?

• In the next paragraph, I will talk about coral reefs.

• Because sea turtles are vital to the ecosystem, protecting them from plastic is essential to ocean health.

Multiple Choice

A student writes: "The author uses imagery to help the reader visualize the colorful ocean turning white." Which part of TEEL is this?

• Evidence

• Topic sentence

• The explanation (The How)

• Link

Multiple Choice

What is missing from this citation: According to the text, "Corals are living organisms" (para 4).

• The author's middle name.

• Nothing, it is correct.

Multiple Choice

If your thesis says plastic is bad, because it "ruins beaches," what must your second body paragraph be about?

• Chemicals in the water.

• The destruction of beach environments.

Multiple Choice

In conclusion, what does it mean to "Restate the Thesis"?

• Explain your main claim and 3 reasons using different words.

• Copy and paste the thesis from the intro.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the conclusion is this: "If we do not act now, the vibrant blue of our oceans will be a distant memory."

• Call to Action/Leave them Wondering

• Restating key ideas.

Multiple Choice

A conclusion should be thought of as a/an _______triangle compared to the introduction.

• Inverted (upside down)

• Right-angle

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of "Restating Key Ideas" in the conclusion?

• To add new evidence you forgot earlier.

• To give the reader a "highlight reel" of your best evidence.

Multiple Choice

Which transition is best for a Conclusion Sentence?

• In conclusion,

• First of all,

• Furthermore,

• Also,