WorksheetsInformational Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
In informational writing, a body paragraph needs a main idea and several ____________________?
other main ideas
examples and details
introductions
conclusions
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of the essay.
Evidence taken from the text to support your point.
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
Your stance on the topic.
Why is Evidence so important?
Evidence isn't important
You need to use evidence any time you write or speak
Evidence is how we communicate ideas
You need to be able to support your claims, ideas, and arguments
After you are finished drafting your thesis statement on your planning sheet, where does it go?
in the first sentence of the essay
anywhere you want it
in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph
in my GPS
First, another, then, next are examples of
prepositions
transition words
FANBOYS
subordination conjunctions
The information used in your body paragraphs is called
a hook
supporting details
life lessons
reasons
informational writing
fictional writing
In informational writing, we __________________ our main ideas.
guess
list
explain
count
Which of the following is a better thesis statement?
The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect the environment.
It is important to recycle because it reduces waste and allows resources to be reused and/or repurposed.
You need to use ___________ when using someone's exact words in your essay.
Your own thoughts
Another piece of paper
A friend's words
Quotation marks
The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.
True
False
A good thesis statement helps the writer organize his/her essay.
True
False
Rylee is writing a argumentative essay about school uniforms. Which answer BEST represents a strong thesis statement?
School uniforms can be found in many environments like public and private schools.
School uniforms have a negative impact on students because uniforms restrict individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable.
School uniforms restrict individuality.
School uniforms can be both good and bad.
What does Word Choice refer to?
Choices that we make as we talk and write that have nothing to do with words
The specific words, phrases, and expressions that an author or speaker uses
The words you use to respond to a text
An educational game
After reading the three sources on electric vehicles, write an argumentative essay on whether or not electric vehicles are the answer to reducing air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.
What is the topic for this essay?
fossil fuels
reducing air pollution
all of these
electric vehicles
Some studies show that a later school start time is important for teen health.
Fact
Opinion
What is the last and most important sentence of the introduction called?
Conclusion
Hook
Thesis
Transition
We write informational pieces to...
tell a story.
give an opinion.
inform the reader about a particular topic.
entertain.
Tells about people or places using sensory language
description
problem/solution
sequence
details
Discusses the similarities and differences between two subjects.
Description
Problem/solution
Sequence
Compare/contrast
