Parts of an Informative Essay

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What are the three parts of an introduction in an informative essay?

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1. Hook/Lead 2. Introduce Text and Topic 3. Thesis

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What is the purpose of an informative essay?

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To teach the reader about a topic.

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What is a thesis statement?

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The statement that is the main idea of an essay.

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What is the most important part of your conclusion?

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Restate your thesis.

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Why is it important to cite your evidence from the text?

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To give the author credit for their hard work.

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What is a hook/lead in an essay?

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A hook/lead is a sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What does it mean to introduce the text and topic?

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It means to provide background information about the subject of the essay.

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What is the role of the thesis in an essay?

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The thesis states the main argument or point of the essay.

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What should you include in the body paragraphs of an informative essay?

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Facts, examples, and evidence that support the thesis.

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What is the conclusion of an informative essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.