Informational Writing Review Lesson

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What does the thesis statement tell the reader?

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The thesis statement tells the reader what will be discussed in the body paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of informational writing?

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The purpose of informational writing is to inform.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is using someone's work as if it was your own.

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Which most likely will not be included in the introduction of an informational writing?

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Text evidence (citation) will most likely not be included in the introduction.

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When you cite, what are you doing?

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When you cite, you are acknowledging where you found your evidence.

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What is a hook in informational writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is background information in an introduction?

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Background information provides context and helps the reader understand the topic.

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea of the entire text, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of a specific paragraph.

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Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

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Avoiding plagiarism is important to maintain academic integrity and respect the original creator's work.

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What are supporting details in informational writing?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or explanations that back up the main idea.