Informational Writing Key Terms

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Forms of writing that inform or explain

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Informational/explanatory texts

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Beginning of a piece of writing

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introduction

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Writing structure

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organization

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The introduction should inform readers about the writing and set up the ___________

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main idea

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Similar ideas and illustrations should be __________.

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grouped together

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A word, phrase, or clause that links ideas

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transition

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"another," "for example," "also," and 'because' are examples of

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transitions

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End of writing:

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conclusion

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The conclusion should sum up the main idea and provide an ___________ for the reader.

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overall message

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Writing organization.

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Formatting