Informative and Expository Writing
Authored by Margaret Anderson
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of this type of writing is to entertain. It includes literary devices like setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme.
informative
expository
narrative
argumentative
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of this type of writing is to persuade readers to a certain belief or point-of-view. The author takes a position on an issue or topic and defends that position with credible and reliable sources.
informative
expository
narrative
argumentative
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This purpose of this type of writing is to inform or explain. Authors explain and analyze information by presenting a main idea and appropriate supporting evidence. This type of writing is unbiased.
informative
expository
narrative
argumentative
informational
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This word means using the fewest possible words without sacrificing meaning; avoiding wordiness.
concise
precise
dice
rice
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This word means exact, accurate, and careful about details. Authors use these kind of words by including strong nouns and vivid verbs to create mental pictures.
concise
precise
rice
dice
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Singular focus of the writing
main idea
supporting details
logical sequence
focus
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Informative writing includes opinions.
true
false
sometimes
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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