Informative Essay Review

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, usually found at the end of the introduction.

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What is the formula for writing a thesis statement?

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The formula is: restate + because + reasons.

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What is the correct order of an informative essay?

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The correct order is: introduction, body, body, body, conclusion.

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Where should topic sentences be placed in an essay?

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Topic sentences should be the first sentence of each body paragraph.

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What should each body paragraph focus on?

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Each body paragraph should focus on the points of the paper that are included in the thesis.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to explain the main point of that body paragraph.

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What is an introduction in an essay?

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An introduction is the first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is the role of the conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis, providing closure to the essay.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A body paragraph is a section of an essay that develops a specific point related to the thesis.

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What is the hook in an essay?

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The hook is an engaging opening sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.