Informational Writing

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What is informational writing?

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Informational writing is a type of writing that provides facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of informational writing?

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The purpose of informational writing is to inform or educate the reader about a topic.

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What are some examples of informational writing?

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Examples include articles, how-to guides, and reports.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a piece of writing.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to organize information?

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To organize information means to arrange it in a clear and logical way.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is a conclusion in informational writing?

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A conclusion is the final part of the writing that summarizes the main points.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven true or false.