Writing an Informative Essay
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the four main purposes behind an author's writing? Select the incorrect purpose.
to persuade
to entertain
to inform
to express
to judge
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to give essential facts about a topic
to inform
to persuade
to entertain
to express
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to convince someone of something through valid
arguments and reasoning
to inform
to entertain
to express
to persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to convey a thought or feeling through words or gestures
to inform
to persuade
to entertain
to express
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to provide someone with amusement and enjoyment
to inform
to persuade
to entertain
to express
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An informative essay is a nonfiction essay that gives accurate information about a topic. It informs, describes, instructs, or explains. The topic is the person, thing, or idea discussed in the essay.
true
false
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A definition essay explains the meaning of a topic or idea.
true
false
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