Informative Essays 101

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an informative essay is to....

• to present an opinion on a certain topic

• educate others on a certain topic

• to argue for/against a certain topic

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Informative essays must NEVER....

• Express your opinion

• teach readers about a subject

• get readers interested in a subject

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The basic structure of an informative essay needs to have an...

• one, two, three

• exposition, climax, final resolution

• introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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The beginning of your essay is the

• introduction

• body paragraphs

• thesis

• topic

Multiple Choice

What sentence must be one sentence?

• introduction

• body paragraphs

• thesis

• topic

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Be sure to steer clear of any evidence of your...

• thesis

• topic

• opinion

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The point of the body paragraph is to...

• introduce the thesis statement

• grab the attention of the audience with solid facts

• provide your opinion

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The body paragraph is where you will...

• provide further details about the main idea

• introduce your thesis statement

• Discuss your opinion based on the main topic

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The conclusion is your opportunity to

• summarize the essay

• introduce the essay

• describe the essay

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Be sure to reiterate your...

• topic sentence

• body paragraph

• thesis statement