Facts, Definitions, Details, and Quotations

The video tutorial explains how to write informative essays by accurately conveying information. It emphasizes supporting the main idea with facts, details, definitions, and quotations. Examples from the Titanic and Walt Disney are used to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also provides guidance on organizing writing into informative essays, ensuring all elements are relevant to the topic.

What is the primary purpose of informative writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To tell a fictional story

• To convey information accurately

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• The Titanic was a beautiful ship

• The Titanic set sail on April 10th, 1912

• The Titanic was the best ship ever built

• The Titanic was unsinkable

What is a definition in the context of informative writing?

• A true piece of information

• A fictional story

• An explanation or meaning of a word

• A personal opinion

Which of the following is a detail about the Titanic?

• It was a small boat

• It had four funnels

• It was built in 1920

• It was a fishing vessel

What is the significance of quotations in informative writing?

• They offer personal opinions

• They provide fictional stories

• They are irrelevant to the topic

• They are words spoken or written by another person