Informational Writing Check In

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.

Answer explanation

Informational writing is ALWAYS factual and teaches others about a topic.

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

• Facts

• Diagrams

• Opinions

• Photographs

Answer explanation

An opinion is your own point of view and others may not think the same thing as you.

A fact is something that can be proven.

Diagrams and photographs are also factual.

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A title ________.

• Can be proven true, and supports the main idea

• Is the last paragraph of an essay

• Is the main text of an essay

• Names the topic of the essay

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Names the topic of the essay'. The title of an essay is the name given to the topic it discusses.

In informational writing, you begin with...

• a conclusion

• a body paragraph

• an introduction

• a detail

Answer explanation

An introduction tells your readers what they about to learn.

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

• To grab the reader's attention

• To wrap up your writing

• To explain what each paragraph is about

Answer explanation

A hook is a great way to draw your readers in and get them interested. You can use a statement, question, or description.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph 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

Answer explanation

At the end of your writing, you want to summarize (or recap) what you just taught them.

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Is a story about the time I fell while ice skating an informational report?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No, a story about falling while ice skating is a personal narrative.

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Is a report all about the life of President Abraham Lincoln an informational report?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes, a report about the life of President Abraham Lincoln is an informational report because it provides factual information about his life.

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Is a recipe for your grandpa's famous cookies an informational report?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No, a recipe for your grandpa's famous cookies is not an informational report because it provides instructions for making cookies, not information about a topic.

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Is an essay about why you think kids should have more recess an informational report?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No, an essay about why you think kids should have more recess is an opinion piece.

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