Informative Writing

Informative writing is when

• you are informing the reader about a topic

• you argue a position

• write a descriptive novel for profit

• write a screenplay

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Informative writing is different from argumentative writing because

• they are two different writing styles

• they are not different

• there is no argument or counterargument

• what is writing?

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

What tone should informative writing have?

• humorous

• melancholy

• neutral

• sarcastic

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?

• the reference sheet

• the declaration of independence

• conclusion

• the intro paragraph, last sentence

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

Should you use transition words and phrases in your informative essay?

• Not at all

• maybe

• who knows?

• YES!

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CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Ask again later

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

When grading your essays, what do the FSA graders look for?

• purpose, focus, organization

• evidence and elaboration

• grammar and mechanics

• They look for the cloak of invisibility

Choose the best way to cite when giving evidence.

• Is it possible that dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (Foulkes 184)?

• Human beings have been described as "symbol-using animals" (Source 2).

• According to some, dreams express "profound aspects of personality" (Foulkes 184), though others disagree.

• In source 3, the author states we are humans living on this planet.

What do you need for informative writing?

• Intro, body, and conclusion paragraphs

• evidence and elaboration

• a neutral tone

• counterargument and rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which transition words are we NOT using in high school writing?

• All things considered,

• Furthermore,

• First, second, third,

• In conclusion