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Mr. Griot introduces language arts by exploring informational writing through a newspaper article about a circus. He explains the importance of nonfiction and informational text, highlighting the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Using a graphic organizer, he demonstrates how to analyze an article and encourages students to write their own, ensuring it contains factual information and answers the 5 Ws.

What is the primary purpose of informational writing?

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a fictional story

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an informational text?

• Newspaper

• Encyclopedia

• Biography

• Novel

What are the 5 Ws that are essential in a newspaper article?

• Who, What, Where, Why, How

• Who, What, When, Why, How

• Who, What, Where, When, How

• Who, What, Where, When, Why

Where will the circus performances be held?

• Community Center

• City Hall

• Lincoln Children's Park

• Downtown Square

What is the purpose of the money raised from the circus event?

• To organize a community festival

• To support local schools

• To buy new playground equipment

• To fund a new library

What is a graphic organizer used for in the context of newspaper articles?

• To list potential article topics

• To create a fictional story

• To identify the 5 Ws

• To design a newspaper layout

What should a newspaper article contain to be considered informational writing?

• Imaginary characters

• Factual information

• Poetic language

• Personal opinions