Informational Writing Skills Quiz

Imagine you are writing an essay about the importance of recycling. Which of the following would be the best main idea for your essay?

• Recycling can be done by anyone.

• Different ways to recycle.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserves natural resources.

• How recycling bins are made.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When writing an informational text about the water cycle, which of the following would be the most effective way to organize the information?

• By the historical discoveries of the water cycle.

• By the steps in the water cycle, starting with evaporation and ending with precipitation.

• By the amount of water each part of the cycle uses.

• By the geographical areas affected by the water cycle.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which transitional phrase would best fit in an essay discussing the causes of the American Revolution, between a paragraph on economic policies and a paragraph on colonial responses?

• "In addition to"

• "On the other hand"

• "Furthermore"

• "For example"

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a crucial element to include in the conclusion of an informational text about endangered species?

• A detailed description of one specific species.

• A summary of key points and the implications for the future.

• An argument for why some species should not be saved.

• A new piece of evidence not previously discussed.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When writing about the health benefits of exercise, which of the following pieces of evidence would best support the claim that exercise improves mental health?

• A testimonial from a gym teacher.

• A quote from a fitness magazine.

• Data from a scientific study linking exercise to reduced depression.

• An anecdote about a personal experience with exercise.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In formatting a report about the solar system, which feature would best help readers understand the order of the planets from the sun?

• A bulleted list of planet names.

• An alphabetical list of planet facts.

• A diagram showing the planets in their orbits around the sun.

• A detailed description of each planet in separate paragraphs.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

You are planning a long research paper about the history of the internet. What is the first step you should take to ensure your paper is well-organized and informative?

• Write the introduction.

• Create an outline based on key events and developments.

• Choose a catchy title.

• Start writing the body paragraphs randomly.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

For a project on climate change, you decide to investigate how different countries are responding to this challenge. What would be an effective strategy to gather and analyze this information?

• Read a general article about climate change.

• Compare policies from multiple countries using various sources and identify patterns and outliers.

• Focus only on the policies of the country you live in.

• Use information from an old textbook.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

When writing a detailed report about the American Civil War, why is it important to use multiple primary and secondary sources?

• To fill more pages in the report.

• To ensure the accuracy and depth of the information presented.

• Because it is a requirement for all reports.

• To make the report easier to write.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

In a research paper discussing the impact of technology on education, how should you integrate data from surveys and studies?

• Present the data randomly throughout the paper.

• Summarize the data in the conclusion only.

• Systematically analyze the data in the context of your argument throughout the paper.

• Only use data that supports your personal opinion.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking