Informative Essays

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• to argue

• to inform

• to persuade

Informative essays DO NOT _______.

• present information

• give evidence

• try to persuade

How many paragraphs does an informative essay typically have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

What is the first paragraph in an informative essay called?

• Introduction paragraph

• Supporting paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

What are the middle 3 paragraphs called?

• Introduction paragraphs

• Supporting paragraphs

• Conclusion paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the definition of an informative essay?