Informational Writing

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What do you need to use when quoting someone's exact words in your essay?

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Quotation marks

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What does a body paragraph in informational writing need besides a main idea?

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Examples and details

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What do we do to our main ideas in informational writing?

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Explain

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What is a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that clearly presents the main argument and supporting points.

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What is the last and most important sentence of the introduction called?

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Thesis

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To summarize the main point or argument of the essay.

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What is the role of examples in informational writing?

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To support and clarify the main idea.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument of the entire essay, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of a specific paragraph.

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What should you avoid when writing an argumentative essay?

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Using emotional appeals without evidence.