Informative Writing Flashcards
(28 cards)
It is the most complex skill in communication
Writing
This writing technique gives information and straightforward facts regarding a topic
Informative
Informative writing is sometimes called _____________ writing.
Explanatory
It is the purpose of an informative text
To educate
In choosing a topic, it must be _____.
Specific
In informative writing, the following are considered evidence except for -
A. data
B. facts
C. opinion
D. statistic
C. opinion
It is considered as the road map in an informative text
Thesis Statement
The road map is usually found in the ______________ part in any type of writing.
Introduction
This is where facts, statistics, statements, and other supporting details are included.
Body
This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis statement of an informative text
Conclusion
It is meant to inform others using credible sources as evidence – facts, statistics, and other research data.
Informative Text
What are the 5 Ws and 1 H?
- who, where, when, what, and why;
- how
It is considered the most essential part of informative writing
Thesis Statement
It is where the thesis statement is fully explained.
Body
No new evidence must be presented at this point because all ideas must have already been discussed in the body.
Conclusion
This is a crucial component of informative writing.
Thesis Statement
They are used to guarantee a smooth flow of ideas in informative writing.
Transitional Words
What are the 5 tips/techniques in writing an informative text?
- Open with an attention grabber and conclude with a summary of the main points of the essay.
- Use appropriate transitional words to ensure the logical flow of ideas.
- Observe formal tone.
- Utilize proper language and applicable vocabulary to the topic. Similarly, avoid biased language.
- Make use of formatting, nonlinear texts such as flowcharts, graphs, graphic organizers, and digital texts with hyperlinks when needed.
This part discusses and shows evidence to support the statement included in informative writing.
Body
What is the structure of informative texts?
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
It is the most significant component of an informative text.
Thesis Statement (or Introduction)
Here, writers introduce the main idea, provide definition for difficult words / concepts, and give a short description on what will be discussed.
Introduction
The attitude of the author toward the topic should always be ___, ___, and ___.
Formal, objective, and neutral.
Informative writing is ___-based - biased information is unacceptable.
Fact-based