Informational Writing Process

What is the purpose of informational writing?

• to teach your reader about a topic

• to let your reader know of your opinion

• to entertain your reader

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How might a writer get information for writing an informational piece?

• interview experts on the topic

• do research

• use their background knowledge

• all of the above

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Is a fantasy story an example of informational writing?

• Yes

• No

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Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?

• Yes

• No

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Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece?

• facts

• quotes

• opinions

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In informational writing, you begin with a...

• conclusion

• body paragraph

• introduction

• detail

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What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing?

• to grab the reader's attention

• to wrap up your writing

• to explain what each paragraph is about

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in your informational writing?

• to get your reader interested in your piece

• to summarize what you discussed in your essay

• to give more facts about your topic

• to provide more detail

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An author uses different text structures in informational writing to organize it in a way that makes sense to the reader.

• True

• False

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The author uses text features in informational writing because...

• it makes their writing cooler

• it makes it more challenging for their reader

• it is fun to add

• it helps the reader understand the topic better

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