Informational Writing

What is informational writing?

• Writing that tells a fictional story

• Writing that presents factual information

• Writing that expresses personal feelings

• Writing that rhymes like a poem

Which of these is an example of informational writing?

• A comic book

• A poem

• A recipe

• A fairy tale

What is the main purpose of informational writing?

• To describe imaginary worlds

• To scare the reader

• To inform or explain something

• To entertain with jokes

What should you include in informational writing?

• Rhyming words

• Only your opinions

• Made-up characters

• Facts and details

How should you organize information in informational writing?

• By topic (e.g., Sequentially)

• In a song format

• Without any structure

• Randomly

Which of these is NOT a good subject for informational writing?

• A story about a talking dragon

• Facts about the deserts of Qatar

• The life of a famous Qatari athlete

• How to bake cookies

What is the first step in writing informational text?

• Write the first draft

• Write the conclusion first

• Choose a subject to research

• Publish immediately

Why is research important in informational writing?

• To avoid organizing information

• To add fictional elements

• To ensure facts are accurate

• To make the story longer

What should you do before finalizing your informational writing?

• Create a rough draft

• Throw away your notes

• Skip revising

• Let someone else write it

Which of these could be a visual aid in informational writing?

• A chart or diagram

• A joke

• A song lyric

• A fictional character