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

How might a writer get information for writing an informational piece?

• interview experts on the topic

• do research

• Use your own opinion

• all of the above

Is a narrative an example of informational writing?

• Yes

• No

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

• Yes

• No

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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/an...

• conclusion

• body paragraph

• introduction

• detail

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

• to get your reader interested in your piece

• to summarize what you discussed in your essay

• to give more facts about your topic

• to provide more detail

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On a timed writing test that has reading passages, what is the first step you should do?

• Read the passages.

• Analyze the writing prompt/task.

• Read all of the questions to each passage.

• Decide how much time to spend on writing your essay.

The Writing Prompt will give you the following...

• the general topic/subject

• type of writing

• explicit topic for the writing

• All of the above