Informative Writing Flashcard

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What is informative writing?

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Writing that teaches the reader about a topic or idea

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To teach the reader about a topic or idea

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informative

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To officially tell someone about something or give them information

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What is an example of informative writing?

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A writing that teaches about giant pandas

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Which of the following is NOT an example of informative writing? A historical fiction about the Titanic, A book about basketball, A book about turtles, A book about earth

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A historical fiction about the Titanic

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What are some text features of informative writing?

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Topic, Key Ideas, Evidence, Commentary

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What are subtopics in informative writing?

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Reasons or supporting evidence that points back to the main topic or controlling idea

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Why is it important to include sources in informative writing?

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To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the information sources

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What kind of information should be included in informative writing?

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Facts and details about the topic

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What type of paragraphs are used in expository writing?

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All of the above (body, introduction, conclusion)