Informative Writing Flashcards

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1
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It is the most complex skill in communication

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Writing

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2
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This writing technique gives information and straightforward facts regarding a topic

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Informative

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3
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Informative writing is sometimes called _____________ writing.

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Explanatory

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4
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It is the purpose of an informative text

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To educate

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5
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In choosing a topic, it must be _____.

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Specific

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6
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In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for -
A. data
B. facts
C. opinion
D. statistic

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C. opinion

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It is considered as the road map in an informative text

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Thesis Statement

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The road map is usually found in the ______________ part in any type of writing.

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Introduction

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This is where facts, statistics, statements, and other supporting details are included.

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Body

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10
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This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis statement of an informative text

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Conclusion

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11
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It is meant to inform others using credible sources as evidence – facts, statistics, and other research data.

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Informative Text

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12
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What are the 5 Ws and 1 H?

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  • who, where, when, what, and why;
  • how
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13
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It is considered the most essential part of informative writing

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Thesis Statement

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14
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It is where the thesis statement is fully explained.

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Body

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15
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No new evidence must be presented at this point because all ideas must have already been discussed in the body.

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Conclusion

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16
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This is a crucial component of informative writing.

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Thesis Statement

17
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They are used to guarantee a smooth flow of ideas in informative writing.

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Transitional Words

18
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What are the 5 tips/techniques in writing an informative text?

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  1. Open with an attention grabber and conclude with a summary of the main points of the essay.
  2. Use appropriate transitional words to ensure the logical flow of ideas.
  3. Observe formal tone.
  4. Utilize proper language and applicable vocabulary to the topic. Similarly, avoid biased language.
  5. Make use of formatting, nonlinear texts such as flowcharts, graphs, graphic organizers, and digital texts with hyperlinks when needed.
19
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This part discusses and shows evidence to support the statement included in informative writing.

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Body

20
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What is the structure of informative texts?

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Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

21
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It is the most significant component of an informative text.

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Thesis Statement (or Introduction)

22
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Here, writers introduce the main idea, provide definition for difficult words / concepts, and give a short description on what will be discussed.

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Introduction

23
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The attitude of the author toward the topic should always be ___, ___, and ___.

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Formal, objective, and neutral.

24
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Informative writing is ___-based - biased information is unacceptable.

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Fact-based

25
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Informative or informational texts may follow a number of structures:

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  • description
  • sequence
  • cause and effect
  • comparison and contrast
  • problem-solution
26
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The writer’s ___ and ___ do not have a place in informative writing.

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The writer’s OPINION and BELIEFS.

27
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Employ language that is ___, ___, and ___.

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Clear, formal, and unbiased.

28
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What are the other features and techniques of informative writing that need to be considered, aside from structure?

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First is tone or attitude of the author toward the topic;

Second, always be specific;

Also, do not forget to use transitional words for organized and smooth flow of ideas.

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Tone, clarity (being clear), and transitional words