Informative Writing

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What is the purpose of body paragraphs in an informative essay?

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To explain the thesis statement.

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Where should the hook be placed in an essay?

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In the introduction.

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What should each body paragraph include?

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Claim, text evidence, and elaboration.

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What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

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Conclusion.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of the information in a text.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of a hook in an essay?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What is the structure of an informative essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What is text evidence?

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Quotations or paraphrased information from a text that supports a claim.

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What does elaboration mean in writing?

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Providing additional details and explanations to support a claim.