Informational Writing Practice

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Purpose of informational writing?

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inform

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Not a way to know if a source is credible:

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source contains an opinion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Plagiarism?

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Using someone's work as if it was your own.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Citation example: According to "Reptiles Today", birds evolved from reptiles.

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According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What should NEVER be included in a thesis statement?

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personal pronouns

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Good transition for conclusion:

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Last but not least...

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Citing means:

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Referencing the location of the information used.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Background and thesis statement paragraph?

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Introduction

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End of introduction?

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Thesis statement

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Best description of an informational essay?

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gives details and examples