WEEK 3
Using Informative
Writing Techniques
ACTIVITY 1
Read the speech bubbles below. Decide
to which of them uses writing
techniques in the following types:
informative, persuasive, and
argumentative.
ARGUMENTATIVE
“Naku, wag na
maghanda, di na yun
puputok.”(Oh, we
don’t need to prepare
for it, it will not
explode)
INFORMATIVE
The steps we need to
do during an
earthquake is DUCK,
COVER & HOLD
PERSUASIVE
Being pro-active before,
during and after an
earthquake is essential in
saving lives and properties.
Is it easy to identify the type of writing
techniques?
PRE-TEST
Choose the correct letter.
1. This writing technique gives information and
straightforward facts regarding a topic.
A. Analytical
B. Informative
C. Opinion
D. Persuasive
PRE- TEST
Choose the correct letter.
1. This writing technique gives information and
straightforward facts regarding a topic.
A. Analytical
B. Informative
C. Opinion
D. Persuasive
PRE-TEST
Choose the correct letter.
2. Informative writing is sometimes called
_____________ writing.
A. argumentative
B. expository
C. narrative
D. persuasive
PRE-TEST
Choose the correct letter.
2. Informative writing is sometimes called
_____________ writing.
A. argumentative
B. expository
C. narrative
D. persuasive
ACTIVITY 2
Choose the correct letter.
3. It is the purpose of an informative text.
A. to educate
B. to entertain
C. to narrate
D. to persuade
PRE-TEST
Choose the correct letter.
3. It is the purpose of an informative text.
A. to educate
B. to entertain
C. to narrate
D. to persuade
PRE-TEST
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4. In choosing a topic, it must be
______________.
A. broad
B. extensive
C. narrow
D. specific
PRE-TEST
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4. In choosing a topic, it must be
______________.
A. broad
B. extensive
C. narrow
D. specific
PRE-TEST
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5. In informative writing, the following are
considered evidence except for -
A. data
B. facts
C. opinion
D. statistics
PRE-TEST
Choose the correct letter.
5. In informative writing, the following are
considered evidence except for -
A. data
B. facts
C. opinion
D. statistics
Using Informative
Writing Techniques
What is an informative
essay?
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY VS.
INFORMATIVE
ESSAY
What are the types of
informative essay?
•Description
•Comparison and contrast
•Problem and solution
•Cause and effect
•Sequence or Process