Informational Writing Review Lesson

What is the purpose of an informational writing?

• entertain

• argue

• persuade

• inform

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

Define Reasoning

• an educated guess based on the text

• a reference to the location of your source

• support for your thinking that is logical

• facts, information, and data

What does the claim statement tell the reader

• what the central idea of the text is

• what will be discussed in the body paragraphs

• how much information has been researched

• the summary of the writing

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

Which most likely will not be included in the introduction of an informational writing?

• hook

• thesis statement

• background information

• citation

Which of the following is considered text evidence?

• 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.

If you do not cite your evidence, will you receive full credit?

• NO

• Yes

What should NEVER be included in a claim statement?

• personal pronouns

• personal nouns

• a hook

• topic sentence

What is the minimum amount of sentences required in an introduction paragraph?

• two sentences

• three sentences

• four sentences

• five sentences