Informative Writing: Opening & Closing

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What is the purpose of an informative essay?

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To provide information, or explain steps in a process.

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What are the three main parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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What is a trigger word for evidence in writing?

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The author states.

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Where should your thesis statement be located in an essay?

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In the introduction.

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What is a hook in writing?

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An engaging opening statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is the body of an essay?

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The part where the main ideas and arguments are developed.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The final part that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What is background information in an essay?

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Context or details that help the reader understand the topic.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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What does it mean to provide evidence in writing?

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To support your claims with facts, examples, or quotes.