Informative Writing

 

What is the purpose of an informative text ?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To give information

• To give answers

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An author writing in order to convince readers of something

• Informative

• Declarative

• Entertainment

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Scientists tell us that 90% of statistics are made up on the spot.

• Fact

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Facts are always .....

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In an Informative or argumentative essay , the first paragraph is an ______________________

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body paragraph 1

• Body paragraph 2

An introduction paragraph includes a __________ and a __________ (2 things)

• Hook

• Evidence

• Thesis

• Citation

What is the last paragraph of an essay?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph 3

• Thesis

• Conclusion

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

Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Ask again later

Which transition words are we NOT using in high school writing? (Choose two. Think about it.. which ones are more elementary?)

• All things considered,

• Furthermore,

• First, second, third,

• In conclusion