Informational Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A paragraph's topic is 'Bees help flowers grow.' Which fact is BEST to include?
A) Bees carry pollen from flower to flower while they feed.
B) My cousin is scared of bees at her picnic.
C) Honey tastes sweet on warm toast at breakfast.
D) Spiders build webs between tall tree branches.
Pollen moving between flowers is how bees help plants grow, which matches the topic.
2. A paragraph's topic is 'Penguins live in very cold places.' Which fact is BEST?
A) My favorite color is bright blue like the sky.
B) Many penguins live on the icy lands of Antarctica.
C) A lion roars loudly when it wakes up.
D) Ice cream melts fast on a hot summer day.
Antarctica is a very cold place where penguins live, matching the paragraph topic.
3. A paragraph's topic is 'Apples are a healthy snack.' Which fact is BEST?
A) Trees lose leaves in fall and grow them back in spring.
B) My dog runs fast when we play in the yard.
C) Apples are full of fiber and vitamins your body needs.
D) A fire truck uses a loud siren during a rush call.
Fiber and vitamins in apples support the idea that they are a healthy snack.
4. A paragraph's topic is 'Libraries help readers.' Which fact is BEST?
A) I ride my scooter around the block each evening.
B) Rainbows appear after rain when the sun shines.
C) My shoes are a little too tight on my feet.
D) Libraries lend books for free and have helpful librarians.
Free books and librarians show how libraries help readers, matching the topic.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A fact should stay on the same topic as the paragraph.
Off-topic facts confuse readers and weaken the paragraph.
2. A fact that does not help the topic should be left out.
Leaving out off-topic facts keeps the paragraph clear.
3. Good facts support the main idea with real information.
Supporting facts make the main idea stronger and clearer.
4. A writer should check each fact before adding it to a paragraph.
Checking facts helps keep informational writing true and trusted.
5. Facts give true information, not feelings or guesses.
Facts must be true and provable, unlike opinions or guesses.