Informational Writing

What is the purpose of an informational writing?

• entertain

• argue

• persuade

• inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the thesis statement tell the reader?

• what you had for lunch

• what will be discussed in the body paragraphs

• how much information has been researched

• the summary of the writing

Which most likely will not be included in the introduction of an informational writing?

• metaphor grabber

• thesis statement

• background information

• a direct quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should NEVER be included in a thesis statement?

• your three reasons

• complete thought

• clear thinking

• the topic

What is the first step in preparing for an informational essay?

• Underline facts

• Read the texts cold

• Read the writing direction

• Find 3 reasons

Why do you turn the writing direction into a question?

• to make it more difficult

• The focus your reading.

• Busy work.

• To help you learn how to write questions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you find reasons before writing the thesis statement?

• It makes it harder.

• To confuse you.

• It will make your writing worse.

• It is the most logical.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Where does the thesis statement go in the Introduction?

• The very first sentence of the essay.

• It goes no where. You don't have to write one.

• The third paragraph

• The last sentence in the first paragraph.

What helps you find reasons in informational writing?

• Look at your neighbor's paper.

• Think in categories.

• Ask Mrs. Treiser

• Google it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why do you underline while you read the texts?

• The underlining answers the question, "What's for dinner?"

• The underlining answers a math question.

• The underlining answers every question posed in the entire world.

• The underlining answers the guiding question.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10