Exploring Informational Writing

What is the main purpose of informational writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or explain something to the reader

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To describe a fictional story

Which of the following is a key feature of informational writing?

• A plot with characters

• A clear main idea or topic

• Dialogue between characters

• A surprise ending

What is a fact?

• An opinion someone has

• A statement that can be proven true

• A made-up story

• A question about a topic

Which of the following is an example of a topic sentence?

• "I love ice cream because it is sweet."

• "Ice cream is a popular dessert made from milk and sugar."

• "Do you like ice cream?"

• "Ice cream can be found in many flavors."

What is a supporting detail?

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A fact or example that explains the main idea

• A question about the main idea

• A sentence that concludes the writing

Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text?

• A science textbook

• A fairy tale

• A newspaper article

• An encyclopedia entry

What is the role of a conclusion in informational writing?

• To introduce new information

• To summarize the main points

• To ask questions about the topic

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is a good strategy for organizing informational writing?

• Writing in random order

• Using a clear structure with headings and subheadings

• Including unrelated stories

• Using only pictures

What is a glossary?

• A list of books

• A section with definitions of important terms

• A collection of images

• A summary of the text

What is the purpose of a table of contents?

• To provide a summary of the text

• To list the chapters or sections and their page numbers

• To give definitions of terms

• To show pictures related to the text