Informational Writing Practice

What is the purpose of an informational writing?

• entertain

• argue

• persuade

• inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

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

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

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 should NEVER be included in a thesis statement?

• personal pronouns

• personal nouns

• a hook

• topic sentence

Which of the following is a good transition for the conclusion paragraph?

• In the beginning ...

• For example ...

• In addition to...

• Last but not least...

When you cite, what are you doing? Select the BEST answer.

• referencing the location of the information you used

• highlighting the text

• giving hints

• telling the reader the title of the text

Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?

• Conclusion 
• Introduction
• Supporting Details 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

What goes at the end of your introduction?

• The Beginning Statement  
• The Middle Statement 
• Thesis statement
• The End Statement 

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

Which BEST describes an informational essay?

• provides a writer's bias
• entertains the reader
• tells a story
• gives details and examples