Informational Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A heading is a short title that tells what a section is about.
Headings help readers know what each section of an informational text covers.
2. The heading 'History' fits a section that tells the story of long ago.
'History' labels sections about what happened in the past.
3. The heading 'Habitat' fits a section that tells where an animal lives.
'Habitat' labels sections about where animals live.
4. The heading 'Food' fits a section that tells what an animal eats.
'Food' labels sections about what an animal eats.
5. The heading 'Fun Facts' fits a section with surprising little-known facts.
'Fun Facts' labels a section full of surprising true details.
6. Headings help readers find the part they want to read.
Good headings let readers jump to the part they need.
7. A writer should put the correct heading above the matching section.
The heading must match the section so readers are not confused.
8. Headings are usually printed in bold letters so they stand out.
Bold text makes headings easy to spot on a page.
9. In an animal report, 'Habitat' and 'Food' are common headings together.
Habitat and Food are two common headings in animal reports.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
History
→ How this animal changed over long ago years
How this animal changed over long ago years
Habitat
→ The rainforest places where this animal lives
The rainforest places where this animal lives
Food
→ The fruits and leaves this animal eats each day
The fruits and leaves this animal eats each day
Fun Facts
→ One surprise about this animal most people do not know
One surprise about this animal most people do not know
Matching headings to sections trains readers to use titles as guides in informational texts.