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Informational Writing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of informational writing?

a)

to teach your reader about a topic

b)

to entertain your reader

c)

to let your reader know of your opinion

2.

How might a writer get information for writing an informational piece?

a)

interview experts on the topic

b)

do research

c)

use their background information

d)

all of the above

3.

Is a fantasy story an example of informational writing?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece?

a)

facts

b)

quotes from others

c)

opinion

6.

In informational writing, you begin with a...

a)

conclusion

b)

body paragraph

c)

introduction

d)

detail

7.

What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing?

a)

to grab the reader's attention

b)

the wrap up your writing

c)

to explain what each paragraph is about

8.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in your informational writing?

a)

To get your reader interested in your piece

b)

To summarize what you discussed in your essay

c)

To give more facts about your topic

d)

To provide more detail

9.

An author uses a certain text structure in informational writing to organize it better for their reader

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The author uses text features in informational writing because...

a)

it makes their writing cooler

b)

it makes it more challenging for their reader

c)

it helps the reader understand the topic better

d)

it is fun to add