Informative Writing Flashcard

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What are the elements of a body paragraph in informative writing?

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The elements of a body paragraph are: topic, evidence, commentary, and concluding sentence.

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Why is it important to include sources in informative writing?

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It is important to include sources to avoid plagiarism and give credit to the information sources.

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What is informative writing?

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Informative writing is writing that teaches the reader about a topic or idea.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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The purpose of informative writing is to teach the reader about a topic or idea.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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An example of informative writing is a writing that teaches about giant pandas.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or informative writing.

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What is the role of evidence in informative writing?

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The role of evidence in informative writing is to support the claims made and provide factual information.

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What is commentary in informative writing?

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Commentary is the explanation or interpretation of the evidence provided in the writing.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea and provides closure.

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What does it mean to avoid plagiarism?

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To avoid plagiarism means to give proper credit to the original sources of information and not present someone else's work as your own.