Writing Skills: Informative and Persuasive Essays

The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention is called the...?

• hook

• background information

• thesis statement

• claim

What is included in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Bridge/Background Information

• All of the above

What is a thesis statement?

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that explains what is going to happen.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that gives a preview of what will be talked about in the essay.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that give background information.

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.
• The Introduction.
• The conclusion.
• Supporting Details. 

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

• To explain the thesis statement. 
• To extend the essay. 
• To set up the hook.
• To waste time. 

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 
• To tell a story. 
• To entertain the readers.
• To persuade the reader.

What Do You Never Add To An Informative Essay

• Facts

• Opinions

• Quotes

• Punctuation

What is a good example of a hook?

• Sharks are cool.

• I like sharks.

• Sharks have been living in Earth's oceans for 450 million years.

• Sharks live in water.

Which is NOT an example of a transition word?

• In addition

• Furthermore

• Such as

• Have

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The information used in your body paragraphs is called

• a hook

• supporting details

• life lessons

• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1