Writing Informative Texts

Select the answers that are informative texts.

• Reports

• Explanations

• Narratives

• Instructions

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that get's the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go?

• The middle. 

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion. 

• The introduction.

An informative writing piece has ________ Paragraphs

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

A thesis statement includes a ___________, __________, ___________, and _____________.

• Chief Topic

• Sub Topic 1

• Sub Topic 2

• Sub Topic 3

In an informative writing composition, NEVER SAY I !!!

• True

• False

Each body paragraph should include reasoning, this is where______________

• you provide a citation

• you provide details from the text

• you restate your thesis statement

• you restate your subtopic, and explain how the evidence supports both your subtopic and the main topic.

Which of the following is a characteristic of informative writing?

• A) Persuasive language

• B) Biased opinions

• C) Factual information

• D) Emotional appeal

What is the primary purpose of informative texts?

• A) To entertain

• B) To inform

• C) To persuade

• D) To narrate

Which sentence is most likely to be found in an informative text?

• A) The sunset was breathtakingly beautiful.

• B) The process of photosynthesis involves converting light energy into chemical energy.

• C) I believe that everyone should exercise daily.

• D) Once upon a time, there was a brave knight.