Exploring Informative Writing Techniques

What is the main task students will be working on for the next two weeks?

• A science project

• A history presentation

• An informative essay

• A math test

How many XP is taking good notes on the video lesson worth?

• 5 XP

• 20 XP

• 15 XP

• 10 XP

Which story is about Ernesto Galarza's journey from Mexico to California?

• The Other Side of the Sky

• The Cremation of Sam McGee

• Barrio Boy

• None of the above

What motivates the characters in the stories to undertake their journeys?

• Escape from war

• Desire for wealth

• All of the above

• Education

What should the introduction of the essay include?

• A list of references

• A clear thesis statement

• A personal anecdote

• A question

What type of writing is the essay supposed to be?

• Narrative

• Argumentative

• Descriptive

• Informative

What is the target audience for the essay?

• Adults

• Children

• Elderly

• Teenagers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informative writing?

• Unbiased

• Personal opinion

• Formal style

• Based on facts

What should you avoid using in formal writing?

• Transitions

• Supporting details

• Academic words

• I, you, or we

What does the term 'conventions' refer to in the grading rubric?

• Supporting details

• Transitions

• Thesis statement

• Spelling and grammar