Which of the following are true about informational essays?

they include an introduction paragraph

they have a paragraph for each topic detail mentioned in the thesis

they include supporting evidence to claims or assertions

Anecdotal evidence is...

personal experience that supports a claim

hard evidence proven with the scientific method

historical evidence recorded or inferred

An informational essay concludes by:

all of the above need to happen

Restating the thesis in a slightly different way.

Stating a meaningful, universal idea for the last sentence.

Leaving the reader with a meaningful thought.

Not adding any new information in the final paragraph

What are appropriate sources of evidence for informational texts?

anecdotes (personal experiences)

trust-worthy experts on the subject you're writing about

verifiably accurate web articles

Structural Elements of Informational Texts

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.10

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are characteristics of a NARRATIVE text?

Characters

Plot

Conflict

Falling Action

Assertion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an element of INFORMATIONAL texts?

plot

narrator

conflict

thesis statement

rising action

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jimmy awoke to a pink curtain of light. Hies eyelids were thinned by the powerful light. He opened his eyes reluctantly. The light was so bright that it made his eyes sore. It felt like something behind his face was squeezing on the back of them.

This is an example of...

thesis statement

assertion

text evidence

narrative details

informational text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the very first part of an informational text that's used to gain the reader's interest?

thesis

assertion

hook

bridge

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sentence that helps introduce the reader to the thesis statement? Hint: it connects the hook to the thesis. ;)

ferry

hook

assertion

bridge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the controlling idea of the entire informational essay that introduces the main details that will be covered? Hint: It can be read as an answer to a question.

thesis statement

hook

assertion

commentary

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you mention 2 details in your thesis statement, how many paragraphs will your essay be?

2

3

4

5

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Structural Elements of Informational Texts

15 questions

Which of the following are characteristics of a NARRATIVE text?

Which of the following is an element of INFORMATIONAL texts?

Jimmy awoke to a pink curtain of light. Hies eyelids were thinned by the powerful light. He opened his eyes reluctantly. The light was so bright that it made his eyes sore. It felt like something behind his face was squeezing on the back of them.

This is an example of...

What is the very first part of an informational text that's used to gain the reader's interest?

What is the sentence that helps introduce the reader to the thesis statement? Hint: it connects the hook to the thesis. ;)

What is the controlling idea of the entire informational essay that introduces the main details that will be covered? Hint: It can be read as an answer to a question.

If you mention 2 details in your thesis statement, how many paragraphs will your essay be?

Which of the following are true about informational essays?

Something stated as a fact and is proven with evidence.

What is the purpose of informational texts?

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Which of the following are characteristics of a NARRATIVE text?

Which of the following is an element of INFORMATIONAL texts?

Jimmy awoke to a pink curtain of light. Hies eyelids were thinned by the powerful light. He opened his eyes reluctantly. The light was so bright that it made his eyes sore. It felt like something behind his face was squeezing on the back of them. This is an example of...

What is the very first part of an informational text that's used to gain the reader's interest?

What is the sentence that helps introduce the reader to the thesis statement? Hint: it connects the hook to the thesis. ;)

What is the controlling idea of the entire informational essay that introduces the main details that will be covered? Hint: It can be read as an answer to a question.

If you mention 2 details in your thesis statement, how many paragraphs will your essay be?

Which of the following are true about informational essays?

Something stated as a fact and is proven with evidence.

What is the purpose of informational texts?

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