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Informative Writing Notes

Informative Writing Notes

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English

5th - 6th Grade

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Hard

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Isabella Fischer

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Informative Writing

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​When writing an informative essay introduction you must introduce the topic and organized ideas, concepts, and information.

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​It is a good idea to use headings, graphics, and multimedia when useful.

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​At the beginning of each body paragraph there should be a transition word, and at the end of each body paragraph a concluding sentence should be provided.

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​Be sure to use precise, vivid language.

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​An informative essay must include examples and facts related to the topic.

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​The conclusion paragraph should start with a transition and summarize the information from the body paragraphs.

​!!IT DOES NOT INTRODUCE ANY NEW INFORMATION!!

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​The organization of the essay must be logical and effective throughout the essay.

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​Sentence structure should vary and include simple, compound, complex, and compound complex sentences.

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​Exclamatory (!) and interrogative (?) sentences should be used at least once in the essay.

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​Evidence or proof from outside sources must be cited to avoid plagiarism.

​You must use at least one source.

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​Paraphrasing

A restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words.

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​Quoting " "

​To repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

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​Examples

Paraphrasing Example: According to article 1, a whistleblower from Facebook verifies what researchers have been telling us for years. 

 

Direct Quote Example: Article 1 stats, "Facebook's whistleblower report confirms what researchers have known for years." 

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