Informational Writing Terms

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is a sentence that grabs the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the entire essay and restates the thesis statement.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that tells what the entire essay is about.

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What are closing sentences?

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Closing sentences are sentences that close and summarize the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What are topic sentences?

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Topic sentences are sentences that support the thesis and introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from the text that support the main idea or argument.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is an introduction in writing?

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An introduction is the first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic and includes the hook.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that back up the main idea or thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the difference between a hook and a thesis statement?

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A hook grabs the reader's attention, while a thesis statement outlines the main argument of the essay.

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What role do transitions play in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and paragraphs, making the writing flow smoothly.