Informative Writing Techniques

The video tutorial guides students through the process of planning and writing an informative essay. It begins with an introduction to informative writing prompts, focusing on a specific prompt about hurricane preparation. The tutorial explains how to differentiate between informative and opinion writing, and how to use an organizer to plan the essay. Students are shown how to fill out the organizer with a grabber, topic sentence, details, and evidence. The video concludes with instructions on writing the essay using the completed organizer, emphasizing the importance of preparation and organization.

What is the main purpose of the informative writing prompt discussed in the video?

• To persuade the audience

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or explain something

• To express personal opinions

How does the informative writing prompt differ from an opinion prompt?

• It requires more paragraphs

• It focuses on facts and explanations

• It is shorter in length

• It includes personal viewpoints

What is the purpose of the Oreo graphic organizer in informative writing?

• To list personal anecdotes

• To organize opinions and reasons

• To structure facts and details

• To create a story outline

What should be included in the first box of the organizer?

• A grabber and topic sentence

• A personal story

• A conclusion

• A list of questions

Why is it important to gather evidence for each detail in the essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the details with facts

• To make the essay longer

• To add personal opinions

What is the benefit of using the organizer for essay writing?

• It limits creativity

• It reduces the number of paragraphs

• It helps organize thoughts and details

• It makes writing more difficult