Informational Writing

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

Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

• Facts

• Claims

• Transition words and phrases

Expository writing is _____________.

• informational writing

• fictional writing

We write informational pieces to...

• tell a story.

• give an opinion.

• inform the reader about a particular topic.

• entertain.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of transitions and transition sentences( two answers)?

• To add more detail

• To take up space

• To help the essay flow well

• To help show how ideas relate to each other

The information used in your body paragraphs is called

• a hook

• supporting details

• life lessons

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Your conclusion should begin by

• restating your first paragraph and reasons.

• using a hook to grab the reader's attention.

• having a "mic drop" final sentence.

• What is a conclusion?

The purpose of informational writing is to ________________.

• tell a story.

• convince the reader to take an action or change an opinion.

• explain or inform the reader.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

This type of writing can be fiction or nonfiction.

• Narrative

• Informational

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

This type of writing is ALWAYS nonfiction.

• Informational

• Narrative

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5