Informational Writing HES

Informational writing . . .

• Gives opinions

• Gives information

• Has characters

• Is fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Before you write an essay, you should determine the . . .

• Point of view to use

• First sentence of the introduction paragraph

• Text Structure to use

• Details and facts to use in the body paragraph

What are the middle paragraphs for an informational essay?

• Conclusion paragraph

• Introduction paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Topic paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What body paragraphs should you use for a compare and contrast essay on working out versus dieting?

• Body #1: similarities

  Body #2: differences

• Body #1: working out

  Body #2: dieting

• Body #1: dieting

  Body #2: working out

• Body #1: food

  Body #2: jumping jacks

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

You are writing on essay on the dangers of smoking. What text structure should you use to write your essay?

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Writing prompt: Air pollution is a major problem in many cities. What can people do to help?

• Your body paragraphs should discuss the problem.

• Your body paragraphs should discuss different types of pollution.

• Your body paragraphs should discuss the problem and the solution.

• Your body paragraphs should discuss the solution.

What text structure should you use for the following writing prompt?

Explain how too many school absences can negatively impact a student's academics.

• Description

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Your body paragraph needs to start with a . . .

• A topic sentence to introduce what the paragraph will be about

• A detailed description of the solution

• A list of facts about the topic

• An opinion about the topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Your body paragraphs should include . . .

• Opinions on the solution

• Facts, details, and examples on the topic

• Long, complex sentences

• Details from outside sources

Your teacher wants you to write an essay exploring whether to serve appetizers or desserts at a Super Bowl party.

What text structure should you use?

• Description

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5