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.6.2

The first paragraph is an ______________________

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

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.6.4

how many body paragraphs are in an essay?

• 1

• At least 2

• 3

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.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is the last paragraph of an essay?

• Introduction

• Body 1 and 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.3E

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.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.4

What do you never add to an informative essay?

• Facts

• Opinions

• Quotes

• Punctuation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.2B