L4 Informational Writing - First Draft Topic 1

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• What makes an introduction powerful in informational writing?

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Which paragraph explains the idea more clearly? Why?

A. Recycling is good because it keeps the Earth clean. It helps the environment and people should do it every day.

B. Recycling keeps the Earth clean by reducing waste in landfills. For example, reusing plastic bottles cuts pollution and saves energy.

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Modify to make it a conclusion!

Recycling is important and helps our planet. Everyone should try to recycle more each day.

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Write your thesis statement in your introduction, and decide if it is effective or not.