Informational Essay Study Guide

The following prompt is asking for which type of essay to be written?
Read the attached article, then compose a 2-3 paragraph essay on the changes Global Warming is making on Antartica. 

• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Chronological Order

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The following prompt is asking for which type of essay to be written?
Read the attached article, then compose a 2-3 paragraph essay on some of the issues that are faced by teenagers today, and some of the possible solutions to those issues.

• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Chronological Order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What words should you most likely use in a problem and solution essay?

• Cause and effect
• Similarities and Differences
• Problem and Solution
• Firstly, Secondly, and Thirdly

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some possible words you should use in a Cause and Effect essay?

• Cause, Result, Effect, 
• Similarities and Differences
• Problem and Solution
• Firstly, Secondly, and Thirdly

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3C

What are some possible words you could use in a Chronological Order essay?

• Cause, Result, Effect, 
• Similarities and Differences
• Problem and Solution
• First, then, next, after, and finally.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some possible words you could use in a Compare and Contrast essay?

• Cause, Result, Effect, 
• Similarities, in contrast, and Differences 
• Problem and Solution
• First, then, next, after, and finally.

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

What should go into paragraph 1 of a Compare and Contrast Essay?

• This essay discusses the similarities and differences between _______________and ___________________.  There are many similarities between the two.  For example (Then list 4 or 5 similarities and explain them).
• On the other hand, there are many differences as well. For instance, (List 4 or 5 differences and explain them).
• To sum up, both the ____(briefly list your similarities and differences) 5 sentences.
• A picture of the Venn Diagram

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The following prompt is asking for which type of essay to be written?
Read the attached article, then compose a 2-3 paragraph essay on the similarities and differences between the 1920's, and 2017.

• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Chronological Order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of graphic organizer would be the most useful for a compare and contrast essay?

• Venn Diagram
• T Chart
• Spider Chart/Map
• Timeline

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of graphic organizer would be the most useful for a Chronological Order essay?

• Venn Diagram
• T Chart
• Spider Chart/Map
• Timeline

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5