Understanding Informational Writing Concepts Pretest

What is Informative Writing?

• Writing that tells a story

• Writing that provides facts, explanations, or information about a topic

• Writing that uses fictional characters

• Writing that is humorous

Fill in the blank: The beginning of a text where the main topic is stated and previewed is called the ________.

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction

• Analysis

What is a Thesis Statement?

• A question at the end of a text

• A clear sentence that states the main idea and sets the purpose of the text

• A list of supporting details

• A summary of the text.

Supporting Details provide: A) Information, examples, facts, and definitions that explain and reinforce the main topic B) A humorous twist to the text C) A list of unrelated facts D) A conclusion to the text.

• Information, examples, facts, and definitions that explain and reinforce the main topic

• A humorous twist to the text

• A list of unrelated facts

• A conclusion to the text

Transitions are: A) Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the text flow smoothly B) The main idea of the text C) A type of conclusion D) A list of vocabulary words.

• Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the text flow smoothly

• The main idea of the text

• A type of conclusion

• A list of vocabulary words.

Domain-Specific Vocabulary refers to: A) Common words used in everyday language B) Words or phrases specific to the subject/topic being written about C) Slang terms D) Synonyms for common words.

• Common words used in everyday language

• Words or phrases specific to the subject being written about

• Slang terms

• Synonyms for common words

What is Formal Style?

• Writing that uses slang

• Writing that uses proper grammar and a respectful tone, avoiding slang or casual language

• Writing that is humorous

• Writing that is informal

Fill in the blank: The ending of a text that summarizes the main points and reinforces the topic is called the ________.

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

• Analysis

Organization in writing refers to: A) The logical arrangement of ideas and information in a way that makes sense to the reader B) The use of colorful language C) The introduction of new characters D) The conclusion of the text.

• The logical arrangement of ideas and information in a way that makes sense to the reader

• The use of colorful language

• The introduction of new characters

• The conclusion of the text

Formatting is: A) The way the text is structured visually (e.g., headings, subheadings, charts) B) The use of informal language C) The main idea of the text D) A type of conclusion.

• The way the text is structured visually (e.g., headings, subheadings, charts)

• The use of informal language

• The main idea of the text

• A type of conclusion.