Remembering Writing

What is the main purpose of informative writing?

• To tell a made-up story

• To entertain the reader

• To give facts and explain a topic

• To convince someone to agree with an opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of these is an example of informative writing?

• A biography about Abraham Lincoln

• A spooky short story

• A letter to convince your teacher to cancel homework

• A poem about nature

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does an informative essay usually include?

• A problem and a solution

• A made-up character and a plot

• Facts, details, and explanations

• Arguments and opinions

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To teach facts

• To tell a story

• To give step-by-step instructions

• To convince the reader to agree with an idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What are the main elements of a narrative?

• Characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Facts, statistics, sources

• Reasons, evidence, counterarguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of these is an example of narrative writing?

• A report about the planets

• A short story about a boy who finds a magic key

• A newspaper article about a local event

• A list of steps for baking a cake

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To explain a topic using facts

• To convince the reader to agree with an opinion

• To describe a personal experience

Which of the following is an example of argumentative writing?

• A letter to the principal arguing for longer recess

• A book about the history of airplanes

• A story about a talking dog

• A recipe for chocolate chip cookies

What should an argumentative essay always include?

• A made-up story with characters

• A strong opinion with reasons and evidence

• A list of fun facts

• A poem with rhymes