
Informational Essay Quizizz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?
To entertain the reader with an interesting
To inform or explain something to the reader
To give a strong opinion on a topic
To persuade the reader to change his/her mind
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2
CCSS.W.11-12.2B
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:
Facts
Claims
Transition words and phrases
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CCSS.W.11-12.2
CCSS.W.11-12.2B
CCSS.W.11-12.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:
Making 3 bold claims
Asking 3 major questions
Explaining 3 main ideas
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2
CCSS.W.11-12.2B
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.2A
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of transitions and transition sentences?
To add more detail
To take up space
To help the paper flow well
To help show how ideas relate to each other
Tags
CCSS.W.8.1C
CCSS.W.8.2C
CCSS.W.8.3C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hook?
opening sentence that captures the reader's attention
the last sentence of a paragraph
a tool used to catch a fish
a boring sentence
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the thesis?
a sentence that states what the essay is going to be about
it is the same thing as a hook
It is in the body paragraphs
the context in the essay
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
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