facts and quotes that support what the writer is saying

sentences that tell what the entire essay is about

evidence that supports each topic sentence

sentences that support the thesis

When writing an introduction paragraph, what should you include?

A preview into each chapter/subtopic

When you paraphrase information from the text, you should ________________ and _______________.

write it in your own words & cite the author

use quotations & cite the author

explain your thinking & use a period

When you are done writing your essay, you should REREAD your writing and ___________________.

close the test and enjoy the rest of your time

Paraphrased text or the author's direct words from the passages

Your thoughts about the passages

What is the conclusion?

Finishes your writing by restating the prompt and purpose

Gets your reader interested in your writing

Which of the following is considered a citation?

According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.

In the text it states that birds derived from reptiles.

The story says that birds and reptiles were once the same.

In lines 3-8, the text explains how birds originated from reptiles.

When you cite, what are you doing? Select the BEST answer.

giving credit and referencing the location of the information you used

telling the reader the title of the text

Which of the following is NOT an accurate citation?

According to, The Tell-Tale Heart , the main character...

In the text, The Hate You Give, the mother said...

After looking at the article, "Can Birds Swim", the research supports...

Which of the following is considered a citation?

According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.

In the text it states that birds derived from reptiles.

The story says that birds and reptiles were once the same.

In lines 3-8, the text explains how birds originated from reptiles.

How should an informational essay be organized?

1 introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion

1 introduction paragraph, 2 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion

1 introduction, 1 body paragraph, 1 conclusion

1 introduction, 1 body paragraph

Where do the supporting details/facts go in an informational essay?

You don't use supporting details in an informational essay

What is a conclusion?

A conclusion simply wraps up everything you said in your writing.

A conclusion is where you sign your name at the end of your writing.

A conclusion hooks your reader at the beginning of your writing.

A conclusion restates everything you said in the your writing using the exact same words as you did before.

What are transition words?

Words used to build a bridge between one idea and the next idea.

Words that only show the difference between ideas.

Words that show you are about to end your writing.

Words that only show similarities between ideas.

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

The sugar and acid in soda can ruin tooth enamel.

The sugar in Dr. Pepper is worse than the sugar in Pepsi.

Mountain Dew is better than Sprite.

You are writing an informational text. Your main idea is, "Dodgeball is a common game to play at school." Which of the following is NOT a relevant supporting detail you could use in your writing?

Dodgeball is my favorite game to play in P.E. class.

If you are hit with a ball from the other team, you are out.

First, the students must be divided into two teams.

When the game begins, some students from each team run to grab a ball.

What is a topic sentence?

A topic sentence is found at the beginning of a text and gives the exact main idea of the text.

A topic sentence is found at the end of a text to wrap up everything you have discussed in your writing.

___________ our writing is an important step because it helps us fix our mistakes and makes our final copy look better. It is also easier for our reader to understand.

Proofreading, Editing, and Revising

Which of these topics can be used for explanatory/informational writing? Select three.

An article on how computers have developed over the last 90 years.

A story about a gorilla named Ivan at the Atlanta Zoo.

A research report on an endangered species.

A story about a princess and a magical slipper.

A short story about space aliens and a space war on Mars.

Informational Writing Review

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English

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5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RL.5.1, RI.5.5

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44 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of informational writing?

to let your reader know your opinion

to entertain your reader

to teach your reader about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

facts

opinions

quotes

evidence

claim (s)

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a CONCLUSION in your informational writing?

to give more facts about your topic

to get your reader interested in your writing

to summarize what you discussed in your essay

to provide more evidence and details

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

to explain what each paragraph is about

to wrap up your writing

to grab the reader's attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correct term to match the definition.
A sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

thesis

introduction

text evidence

hook

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The ______________ summarizes the content of the entire essay and provides closure to the reader.

introduction

conclusion

last body paragraph

the first body paragraph

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Informational Writing Review

44 questions

What is the purpose of informational writing?

Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?

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

What is the purpose of a CONCLUSION in your informational writing?

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

Choose the correct term to match the definition.
A sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

The ______________ summarizes the content of the entire essay and provides closure to the reader.

The first paragraph in an essay that contains a hook, main idea, and details is called the...

Choose the term that matches the definition:
reasons, examples, facts, steps, or other kinds of evidence that explain or support the topic sentence.

Text evidence is ...

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Informational Writing Review

44 questions

What is the purpose of informational writing?

Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?

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

What is the purpose of a CONCLUSION in your informational writing?

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

Choose the correct term to match the definition.A sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

The ______________ summarizes the content of the entire essay and provides closure to the reader.

The first paragraph in an essay that contains a hook, main idea, and details is called the...

Choose the term that matches the definition:reasons, examples, facts, steps, or other kinds of evidence that explain or support the topic sentence.

Text evidence is ...

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Choose the correct term to match the definition.
A sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

Choose the term that matches the definition:
reasons, examples, facts, steps, or other kinds of evidence that explain or support the topic sentence.