The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

To explain the thesis statement.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

The first sentence in an essay or story that is used to capture the reader's attention

Introductory information about the issue for the reader.

The central idea in a work to which all parts of the work refer.

In an informative essay, each body paragraph focuses on a main idea from the articles read.

The central idea in a work to which all parts of the work refer.

You need to use a quote. One from each article you read.

In an informative essay, this is where you compare and contrast the articles and restate your understanding of the important information they have given you.

You need to use a quote. One from each article you read.

In an informative essay, each body paragraph has a focus from the articles read.

Information from the text changed in your own words (Five finger rule - use synonyms!)

an explanation of what the quote or evidence is saying and why it is important to the thesis statement

An anecdote or summary of an incident or happening that illustrates the main idea

AKA - Supporting details that support the main idea

Information from the text changed in your own words (Five finger rule - use synonyms!)

Information that is quoted with quotation marks from the text and don't forget to tell the reader where it came from

an explanation of what the quote or evidence is saying and why it is important to the thesis statement

Information that is quoted with quotation marks from the text and don't forget to tell the reader where it came from

An anecdote or summary of an incident or happening that illustrates the main idea

Information from the text changed in your own words (Five finger rule - use synonyms!)

thoughts, feelings, and observations related to the quote or evidence shared and how it effects society.

Information that is quoted with quotation marks from the text and don't forget to tell the reader where it came from

an explanation of what the quote or evidence is saying and why it is important to the thesis statement

You need to use a quote. One from each article you read.

Informative Essay

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI.8.2, RI.8.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

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.

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

What are the three main parts of an essay?

The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

Introduction, Hook, Body

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

What is a hook?

A hook grabs the reader's attention.

A hook ends the essay.

A hook is the main idea of an essay.

The hook explains what each paragraph is about.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

What is a thesis statement?

The statement that is the main idea of an essay.

The statement that introduces each paragraph.

The statement that grabs the reader's attention.

The final statement in an essay.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

Four or more

One

Three or more

Two or more

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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, point, or reason of a paragraph.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

The Body.

The Introduction.

The conclusion.

Supporting Details.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.2B

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Informative Essay

24 questions

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

What are the three main parts of an essay?

What is a hook?

What is a thesis statement?

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

What is a topic sentence?

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

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

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

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