Informational Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of informational writing?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories.

• To tell or teach readers about a topic using facts and examples.

• To persuade readers to adopt a particular point of view.

• To describe a character's adventures in a narrative form.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of informational writing?

• An introduction that prepares readers to learn about the topic.

• Facts and details organized in paragraphs.

• Linking words and phrases that connect ideas.

• Dialogues and character development.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What should the conclusion of an informational text do?

• Introduce a new topic for the reader to consider.

• Restate the topic and important ideas, leaving readers with something to think about.

• Offer a dramatic ending to the story.

• Present the main characters and setting of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which step in the writing process involves organizing your evidence?

• Step 1: Study a Mentor Text

• Step 2: Unpack Your Assignment

• Step 3: Find Text Evidence

• Step 4: Organize Your Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is Kelley Kane's purpose for writing the article?

• To entertain readers with pizza stories

• To persuade readers to visit Pizza Parlor

• To inform readers about the history of pizza

• To compare different pizza restaurants

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What strategy is suggested for organizing the information in Kelley Kane's article?

• Writing a conclusion first

• Using headings to organize information

• Including personal opinions

• Comparing pizza with other foods

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How should the information in the article be organized?

• By alphabetical order

• Using headings

• In a single paragraph

• By the color of the spices

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the task instruction for identifying the audience in the writing assignment?

• Circle the type of writing you will do

• Underline the information you need to include in your writing

• Draw a box around the word in your assignment that tells who will be reading your writing

• Write a brief description of the audience at the end of the article

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What should you do to prepare for writing?

• Reread your task to identify necessary details

• Mark important details for easy reference

• Use a chart to group your ideas and evidence

• Begin writing your article

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What annotation can be used to mark a detail to use in an essay?

• Underline, Circle, or Highlight

• Question Mark

• Squiggly Line

• Highlight then add a question mark

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C