Informational Writing/Research Vocabulary

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Define 'body paragraph'.

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Parts of an essay that explain and develop the main idea (thesis).

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Define 'opinion'.

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A person's viewpoint or attitude about something.

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If something is relevant, it is?

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related to the topic

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What is a topic?

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a subject

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What does 'credible' mean?

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trustworthy; believable

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Conclusion paragraph:

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Reviews thesis, summarizes key details, and offers final impression.

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Evidence means

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proof of something

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What is a fact?

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Something that exists or has been known to have happened - can prove it with evidence.

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Example of best concrete details:

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A piping hot pizza sat on the counter unguarded, with steam rising from its bubbling cheese and curling pepperoni.

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Introduction paragraph:

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Introduces the main idea of your essay; captures the reader's interest.