Informative Writing

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that get's the reader's attention.
• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.
• The final sentence in an essay. 
• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 
• To tell a story. 
• To entertain the readers.
• To persuade the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go?

• The middle. 
• The body paragraphs.
• The conclusion. 
• The introduction.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

• To explain the thesis statement. 
• To extend the essay. 
• To set up the hook.
• To waste time. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2B

A formal style and an objective tone will...

• show a respectful and professional attitude toward your readers
• help readers focus on your ideas
• ensure readers take your ideas seriously
• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Formal writing should include ...

• contractions
• slang
• addressing the reader directly
• standard English

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CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.6.4

A __________ statement answers the question, "What's your point?" It is also known as the main idea of your essay.

• hook
• conclusion
• formal
• thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

Where are informative writings used?

• Newspapers
• Comics
• Fictional books
• Magazines

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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 should NOT  be included in an informative essay ?

• Facts
• Opinions and statements
• A conclusion
• A middle paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2F

^{(Complete the sentence)}
In an informative or explanatory essay the student...

• ...presents his/her opinion about something
• ...informs the reader about a specific topic
• ...tells a story about a specific topic
• ...argues about a specific topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4