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WorksheetsInformational Writing
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the three parts of an essay introduction?
hook/lead, body paragraph, concluding paragraph
hook/lead, explanation/background, thesis statement
beginning, middle, ending
characters, setting, plot
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence in the introductory paragraph that tells the reader exactly what the essay is about.
The writer's opinion on a particular topic.
The beginning sentence which is used to engage the reader.
There is no such thing as a thesis statement. It is just a conspiracy theory.
Which type of essay explains a process or event in sequential or chronological order? Select one answer.
sequence
description
compare/contrast
problem/solution
cause/effect
Which type of essay defines or describes a topic by including characteristics or examples? Select one answer.
sequence
description
compare/contrast
problem/solution
cause/effect
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area. Use information from the passages in your essay.
Informative
Argumentative
If you are asked to write an informative essay, what do you do?
Take a stance and support it with evidence
Write a story about the topic using E123CFR
Write a paragraph about your opinion on the topic
Write a detailed report about the topic without your opinion
The Rose is the national flower of the US. Each state has a flower too. You have just read a story about Mississippi's state flower. You are to write an essay giving facts and supportive details about Mississippi's flower. What is the flowers name? How was it chosen? What does it look like?
Informative Writing
Opinion Writing
Narrative Writing
Which type of essay presents a problem and then offers solutions? This can also be set up with questions and answers. Select one answer.
sequence
description
compare/contrast
problem/solution
cause/effect
Which type of essay explains the causes of an event or situation and the effects that result? Select one answer.
sequence
description
compare/contrast
problem/solution
cause/effect
What is the purpose of informational writing?
to teach your reader about a topic
to let your reader know of your opinion
to entertain your reader
In informational writing, you begin with a...
conclusion
body paragraph
introduction
detail
Choose the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph below. I live in Atlanta and driving to work is stressful. I have an hour commute each day. One solution to this problem would be to have office hours at different times. Another solution would be for workers to work from home. If companies would do these two things, workers would be less stressed and productivity would increase.
As highways become more congested and commute times become increasingly longer, companies should consider flex-time or satellite offices.
The transportation department needs to complete all highway construction.
People need to quit working for big companies.
People should take the bus to work because it is better for the environment.
Which sentence BEST concludes this letter?
Dear Ms. Smith,
Our school is raising money to help families in need during the holidays. This weekend the students and some people from the community are going to local businesses asking for donations.I am writing to ask you to participate. ___________________________
Sincerely,
Emily Henry
Community leaders should be helping our school more.
I know you are busy, but maybe you could pencil us in.
You should help us because our school has done a lot for the community.
I hope you consider taking part in this event as it is positive for the school.
Which transition would be BEST to use if you wanted to add information about a topic?
Furthermore
However
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Where do you find the topic sentence in a paragraph?
middle
beginning
end
always after the 2nd sentence
What structure would be the best way to organize the information in an essay about how soccer and football have similarities but also have differences?
A classification structure
A cause and effect structure
A compare and contrast structure
A problem-solution structure
What would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?
I can hardly remember what I did before I got my own chromebook. Not only does it improve the quality of my homework, the games I play are really cool. I also like to surf the Internet in search of websites about interesting topics.
Last night I looked for information on CoCoMelon.
My parents never had a computer when they were young.
Computer use should be monitored by parents at all times.
Having my own computer has made life so much easier and much more fun.
What is the primary purpose of informational writing?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader about a specific topic
To persuade the reader to take action
To describe a personal experience
Which of the following is a key characteristic of informational writing?
It includes fictional elements
It presents facts and data
It focuses on personal opinions
It uses a narrative style
In informational writing, what is the role of the introduction?
To provide a detailed analysis
To present the main topic and purpose
To summarize the entire content
To entertain the reader
Which sentence is most likely to be found in an informational essay?
Once upon a time, in a faraway land...
I believe that everyone should try this...
The process of photosynthesis involves...
It was the best day of my life when...
What is a common structure used in informational writing?
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
All of the above
Which of the following best describes a thesis statement in informational writing?
A question that the essay will answer
A sentence that states the main idea of the essay
A quote from a famous person
A summary of the essay's conclusion
What type of language is typically used in informational writing?
Persuasive and emotional
Descriptive and imaginative
Formal and objective
Casual and conversational
Which of the following is NOT a feature of informational writing?
Use of evidence and examples
Inclusion of personal anecdotes
Clear and logical organization
Objective tone
