Compare and Contrast Informational Texts

Dogs are great companions; however, cats are more independent and they don't need walks several times a day. This is an example of ______________________ writing.

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• description

Newspaper articles and textbooks are both _________________ texts.

• narrative

• informational

The purpose of informational writing is to ________________.

• tell a story.

• convince the reader to take an action or change an opinion.

• explain or inform the reader.

This type of writing is ALWAYS nonfiction.

• Informational

• Narrative

Which of the following is a key feature of compare and contrast informational texts?

• A) They always include a narrative.

• B) They focus on similarities and differences.

• C) They provide a chronological sequence of events.

• D) They are written in first person.

What is the main purpose of a compare and contrast text?

• A) To entertain the reader.

• B) To inform the reader about similarities and differences.

• C) To persuade the reader to take action.

• D) To describe a process in detail.

In a compare and contrast essay, which of the following is NOT typically used?

• A) Venn diagrams

• B) Chronological order

• C) Transitional words like 'similarly' and 'on the other hand'

• D) Point-by-point structure

Which sentence best demonstrates a compare and contrast structure?

• A) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• B) Unlike dogs, cats do not require daily walks.

• C) The recipe calls for two cups of flour.

• D) The book was published in 1999.

Which of the following transitional words is commonly used in compare and contrast writing?

• A) Therefore

• B) Similarly

• C) Consequently

• D) Firstly

What type of graphic organizer is most helpful for planning a compare and contrast essay?

• A) Timeline

• B) Venn diagram

• C) Flowchart

• D) Pie chart