Informational Writing

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What type of writing shares information about a topic?

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Informational Essay

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

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True or False: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

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True

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What does a title do?

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Names the topic of the essay.

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True or False: The body of an essay does not include facts.

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False

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What is the purpose of an informational essay?

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To provide facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is a paragraph?

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A group of sentences that discuss one main idea.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an example of an informational writing topic?

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The life cycle of a butterfly.