Informational Text

Which one of the following best defines "anecdote"

• A novel

• A short interesting story

• An essay

• A paragraph

What is a "thesis statement?"

• A bridge

• Transitional words in an essay

• Focus statement of an essay

• Concluding statement of an essay

An outline is BEST used to

• Connect paragraphs

• Illustrate a picture

• Organize thoughts for writing

• Write a conclusion

The purpose of informational text is to

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Wrtie

Words that bridge paragraphs are known as

• Sight words

• Transitional Words

• Thesis Statement

• Body Paragraphs

Which of the following is NOT an example of informative text

• A memoir

• Recipe

• Biography

• Fairytale

The summary of an essay is known as the

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Anecdote

Sally wants to write an essay about her vacation to Europe. Where should she begin?

• Sally should start writing about the trip

• Sally should write a thesis statement

• Sally should make an outline

• Sally should write her conclusion

"Therefore; eventually, next" are all examples of

• Transitional words

• Anecdotes

• Expositories

• Thesis statements

Good writing needs all of the following EXCEPT

• Development

• Structure

• Unity

• Horror