Informative Writing

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

The first paragraph is an ______________________

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

how many body paragraphs are in an essay?

• 1

• At least 2

• 3

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Each Body Paragraph should include a

• Claim then text evidence and elaboration

• little to no evidence

• the author's opinion by stating I believe...

• thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

Why do we need evidence?

• To make the paragraph longer. 
• To practice sentence structure.
• To make a claim. 
• To support, prove, and explain our claim. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is the last paragraph of an essay?

• Introduction

• Body 1 and 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

The conclusion paragraph restates the _________________

• evidence

• citations

• thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

In an informative writing composition, NEVER SAY I !!!

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What do you never add to an informative essay?

• Facts

• Opinions

• Quotes

• Punctuation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.2B