Jan. 22 Informative Research 3

Informative Research

How do I write an introduction and conclusion paragraph?

Teacher's Writing Prompt

Imagine that you have been asked to write an informational essay about the platypus. One of your guiding research questions is: What qualities does a platypus need to survive in the wild? Read and take notes from at least two sources to answer this question. List the sources of your information.

Introduction Paragraph contains...

• My topic

• My two big ideas

The Platypus

The platypus is an amazing animal with excellent survival skills! It has the ability to scavenge for food and get energy to survive. In addition to this, the platypus can swim like a champ. It is no wonder the platypus does so well surviving on it's own in the wild.

Conclusion Paragraph

This paragraph is a repeat of your introduction! You just need to reword it so it's not exactly the same :)

The Platypus

If there is one thing I know, it's that the platypus knows how to survive! The platypus knows where to dive and how to find food. It knows how to get to food because it is a master-swimmer. The platypus is made for surviving!

Your Writing Prompt

Imagine that you have been asked to write an informational essay about dog sled teams. One of your guiding research questions is: How have these dog sled teams helped humans survive in harsh climates? Read and take notes from at least two sources to answer this question. List the sources of your information.

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Fill in your introduction and conclusion paragraphs and then paste your completed essay on this assignment.