Writing Informative Texts

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details. 

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.

• The introduction.

• The conclusion. 

• The topic sentence. 

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

• To explain the thesis statement. 

• To extend the essay. 

• To set up the hook.

• To waste time. 

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

• Four.

• One.

• Three at least. 

• Two at least.

Which one sounds like it would be an informative text?

• The Magical Moon Adventures of Henry the Honeybee

• Honeybees: The Big Book of Facts

Identify the informative text.

• A story about a magical fairy princess

• An article attempting to convince readers to boycott a store chain

• A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall

• A paper about the benefits of recycling

What is the primary purpose of writing informative texts?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or educate the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To express personal feelings

Which of the following is a characteristic of an informative text?

• It includes fictional characters

• It provides factual information

• It uses persuasive language

• It contains a plot with a climax

What should an informative text include to support its main points?

• Opinions

• Factual evidence

• Emotional appeals

• Anecdotes