Exploring Informative Writing Techniques

What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

• To share information and explain something

• To entertain the reader

• To narrate a story

• To persuade the reader

Which type of informative essay explains the meaning of a term or idea?

• Cause and effect essay

• Definition essay

• Process essay

• Opposing sides essay

What does a process essay typically describe?

• How something works or how to do something

• The relationship between events

• Both sides of an issue

• The meaning of a term

What is the focus of a cause and effect essay?

• Describing a process

• Discussing both sides of an issue

• Explaining the relationship between events

• Explaining the meaning of a term

How does an opposing sides essay differ from a persuasive essay?

• It provides instructions

• It only presents one side of an issue

• It argues for one side

• It explains both sides without bias

What is the first step in preparing to write an informative essay?

• Writing the introduction

• Narrowing the prompt by highlighting key terms

• Researching the topic

• Brainstorming ideas

What should you do if you do not know the topic well?

• Guess the information

• Skip the topic

• Research to provide relevant and factual information

• Write based on assumptions

What is the purpose of brainstorming in writing an informative essay?

• To finalize the essay

• To gather ideas and supporting details

• To write the conclusion

• To edit the essay

What does the introduction of an informative essay include?

• Supporting details

• A thesis statement

• The conclusion

• References

What is the final step in organizing an informative essay?

• Brainstorming ideas

• Writing the conclusion paragraph

• Writing the introduction

• Writing the body paragraphs