ELAGSE7W2 Practice- Informational Essay

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with an interesting

• To inform or explain something to the reader

• To give a strong opinion on a topic

• To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2A

How many paragraphs will your essay contain?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.W.4.2A

True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:

• Making 3 bold claims

• Asking 3 major questions

• Explaining 3 main ideas

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

In an informational essay, I should use the phrases "I believe" or "I think"

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the purpose of transitions and transition sentences?

• To add more detail

• To take up space

• To help the paper flow well

• To help show how ideas relate to each other

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Identify the correct outline for an informational essay.

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Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

What is a hook?

• opening sentence that captures the reader's attention

• the last sentence of a paragraph

• a tool used to catch a fish

• a boring sentence

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the thesis?

• a sentence that states what the essay is going to be about

• it is the same thing as a hook

• It is in the body paragraphs

• the context in the essay

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

The informational essays we write must have all of the following, EXCEPT

• 3 body paragraphs

• an introduction paragraph

• a conclusion paragraph

• a bunch of lies

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CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B