Informational writing

Front

What should your conclusion begin with?

Back

Restating your thesis statement and reasons.

Front

What does the first sentence of each body paragraph need to refer back to?

Back

Thesis.

Front

True or False: The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.

Back

True.

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in informational writing?

Back

To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What are 'First', 'Another', 'Then', and 'Next' examples of?

Back

Transition words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of a hook in writing?

Back

To grab the reader's attention at the beginning of the text.

Front

What is an introduction in informational writing?

Back

The opening paragraph that presents the topic and thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a body paragraph?

Back

A paragraph that provides support and details for the thesis.

Front

What is the purpose of transition words?

Back

To connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5