Exploring the Informative Writing Rubric

What is the main focus of this tutorial?

• Narrative writing

• Informative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Descriptive writing

What is one of the key elements you will be graded on in your informative writing?

• Creativity

• Humor

• Length

• Focus

What should an exceptional essay clearly focus on?

• A fictional narrative

• A compelling topic

• A humorous story

• A personal opinion

What is crucial for the development of your topic in informative writing?

• Personal anecdotes

• Opinions

• Relevant facts and examples

• Unrelated stories

What should you anticipate as an author when writing for your audience?

• Their favorite color

• Their background knowledge

• Their hobbies

• Their personal preferences

What is important for cohesion in your writing?

• Using complex words

• Using humor

• Using transitional phrases

• Using long sentences

What tone should you use in an exceptional informative essay?

• Objective

• Subjective

• Casual

• Biased

What is a sign of an inadequate essay in terms of focus?

• Clear topic

• Compelling topic

• Interesting topic

• No clear topic

What is often missing in the development of an inadequate essay?

• Personal stories

• Limited facts and examples

• Humor

• Opinions

What is a common issue with language and style in inadequate essays?

• Consistent tone

• Engaging tone

• Limited or inconsistent tone

• Formal tone