Informational Writing

What is the purpose of informational writing?

• to teach your reader about a topic

• to let your reader know of your opinion

• to entertain your reader

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Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece?

• facts

• quotes

• opinions

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In informational writing, you begin with a...

• conclusion

• body paragraph

• introduction

• detail

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What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing?

• to grab the reader's attention

• to wrap up your writing

• to explain what each paragraph is about

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Check all of the transitions words:

• First

• Finally

• In addition

• The

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Which one of these is a topic for informational writing?

• The time I went camping

• My sister's birthday party

• All About Penguins

• Uniforms vs No Uniforms

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What is the most precise word to go in the blank?

Henry ____________ to his room, angry about being grounded.

• stomped

• went

• walked

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