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WorksheetsInformational Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The purpose of an informational/explanatory essay is to ________________.
inform the reader on a topic in a clear way
provide research
learn to write essays
learn stuff
A thesis statement _________________.
is the topic sentence
tells the readers position on the topic
tells a story
is the first sentence of a paragraph
What word can be found in the word explanatory?
teach
inform
explain
research
What does the thesis statement tell the reader?
what you had for lunch
what will be discussed in the body paragraphs
how much information has been researched
the summary of the writing
Which is NOT a way to know if a source is credible?
expert is providing information
source is within 5 years
source contains an opinion
the source lacks bias
can be backed up with data
What is plagiarism?
using someone's work as if it was your own
collaborating in a group and discussing ideas
paraphrasing information that you cited
giving credit to the author of a source
Which most likely will not be included in the introduction of an informational writing?
hook
thesis statement
background information
citation
Which of the following is considered a citation?
In the text it states that birds derived from reptiles.
According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.
The story says that birds and reptiles were once the same.
In lines 3-8, the text explains how birds originated from reptiles.
What is a HOOK? Select the BEST answer choice.
attention-grabbing statement
transition sentence
indention of body paragraphs
what makes the writing connect to the reader.
Which one of the following topics is the BEST topic for an informational essay?
The Life of Sharks
Should students pick their own Connections classes?
My Summer Vacation
What's better cake or ice cream?
What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?
Exclamation
transition
Noun
prepositional phrase
Your 2-3 _______________ are included in your thesis statement.
reasons
supporting details
transition words
hooks
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole."-Roger Caras. Everyone should have the experience of owning a dog because it teaches responsibility, love, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The underlined portion is an example of a _____________.
Reason
Thesis statement
Hook
Conclusion
In the movie, "Bolt," Penny couldn't eat, sleep, or work when her dog Bolt ran away. Throughout the movie, both Penny and Bolt risked their lives to save the other. Both of these examples show the incredible amount of love they have for each other. This is an example of __________.
a thesis statement
a hook
evidence to support reason
a conclusion
An example of evidence for an essay you are writing on jungle animals is ________.
"...20% of jungle animals are nocturnal".
jungle animals are nice
jthere are few jungle animals
What should your body paragraphs contain first?
A topic sentence / main idea
Examples, quotations, and facts.
Elaboration
Citation of research
Which phrase best introduces a quote?
"35% of people ride a bike to work"
One piece of evidence is...
Here is something from the text:
In the article "..." Author's Name states,
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Which of the following does NOT need to be in the BODY paragraph of an informational essay?
Facts
Quotes
Thesis
Explanation
When you paraphrase, you are using someone's ideas, and not their exact words. Do you still need to cite your source?
Yes
No
