Informative writing unit test lesson 14 unit 7
Lesson 14: Unit Test - Informative Writing
Objective: To assess students' understanding of the key concepts and skills covered in the unit on informative writing.
Instructions:
1. This test consists of multiple-choice, short answer, and long answer questions. Read each question carefully and provide your response in the space provided.
2. You are allowed a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the test.
3. Ensure that you answer all questions to the best of your ability, using complete sentences, providing evidence or examples where necessary.
4. Once you have completed the test, review your answers before submitting.
5. Good luck!
Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions (5 marks)
1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of informative writing?
a. Writing that expresses the author's emotions and personal opinions.
b. Writing that entertains and engages the reader through creative storytelling.
c. Writing that provides factual information and educates the reader on a specific topic.
d. Writing that attempts to persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective informative writing?
a. Clear and concise language
b. Correct grammar and punctuation
c. Emotional and personal anecdotes
d. Organized structure with logical flow
3. Which of the following is an example of an informative writing genre?
a. Fiction
b. Poetry
c. Biography
d. Comedy
4. Which of the following statements about informative writing is FALSE?
a. It relies on research and factual evidence.
b. It should be objective and unbiased.
c. It encourages the use of personal opinions and emotions.
d. It educates and informs the reader about a specific topic.
5. Which of the following is NOT a valid source of information for informative writing?
a. Scholarly articles
b. Peer-reviewed journals
c. Personal blogs
d. Government reports
Section 2: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
1. Briefly explain the importance of conducting research before writing an informative piece. (4 marks)
2. Identify three features of effective introductions in informative writing. (3 marks)
3. Describe the purpose of including evidence in informative writing and provide an example of what evidence could be used to support a claim. (4 marks)
4. What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing when incorporating information from sources in informative writing? (2 marks)
5. Explain the importance of having a clear and concise conclusion in informative writing. (2 marks)
Section 3: Long Answer Question (10 marks)
Think of a topic that you are interested in or passionate about. Using the steps of the writing process, describe how you would approach writing an informative piece on that topic. Be sure to include the following:
- Choosing a topic
- Conducting research
- Outlining and organizing your ideas
- Writing a draft
- Editing and revising
- Finalizing and publishing (10 marks)
Please use the space below to provide your response to the long answer question.