Informational Texts Review

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What should you include in an introduction when writing an informational text?

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A thesis statement.

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Is it necessary to have text evidence in your body paragraph?

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True

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What should your SCR (Short Constructed Response) include?

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Your answer to the question AND text evidence.

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Where can you usually find the thesis statement in an informational text?

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At the end of the first paragraph.

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What does paraphrasing mean?

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To rewrite an idea in your own words.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an informational text?

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To present the main argument or point of the text.

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What is text evidence?

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Quotes or paraphrased information from the text that supports your argument.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing is giving a brief overview of the main ideas, while paraphrasing is rewriting specific ideas in your own words.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A paragraph that develops a specific point related to the thesis, usually containing text evidence.

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What is the role of the conclusion in an informational text?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.