Informational Writing

Front

The purpose of an informational/explanatory essay is to ________________.

Back

inform the reader on a topic in a clear way

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

A thesis statement _________________.

Back

tells the readers position on the topic

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CCSS.W.8.2A

Front

What word can be found in the word explanatory?

Back

explain

Front

What does the thesis statement tell the reader?

Back

what will be discussed in the body paragraphs

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Which is NOT a way to know if a source is credible?

Back

source contains an opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.8.8

Front

What is plagiarism?

Back

using someone's work as if it was your own

Tags

CCSS.W.8.8

Front

What is most likely not included in the introduction of an informational writing?

Back

citation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

Front

Which of the following is considered a citation?

• In the text it states that birds derived from reptiles.
• According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.
• The story says that birds and reptiles were once the same.
• In lines 3-8, the text explains how birds originated from reptiles.

Back

According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a HOOK?

Back

attention-grabbing statement

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CCSS.W.8.3A

Front

Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?

Back

Introduction

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CCSS.W.8.2A