Informative Essay Review

Aria, David, and Isla are discussing the purpose of the introduction in an informative essay. Can you help them figure it out?

• To provide a conclusion for the essay.

• To present the author's opinion on the topic.

• To provide background information and engage the reader.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

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Zoe, Scarlett, and Benjamin are discussing the main function of a thesis statement in an informative essay. What do you think is the main function?

• To clearly state the main idea or argument of the essay.

• To introduce a counterargument to the main idea of the essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To provide evidence supporting the main idea of the essay.

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Avery, Aiden, and Samuel are having a debate about informative essays. How many body paragraphs should an informative essay typically have?

• 3

• 10

• 5

• 1

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Henry, Kai, and Liam are discussing the role of supporting evidence in an informative essay. What do you think they would agree on?

• Supporting evidence strengthens the main points and arguments in an informative essay.

• Supporting evidence weakens the main points and arguments in an informative essay.

• Supporting evidence is only used in persuasive essays, not informative essays.

• Supporting evidence is not necessary in an informative essay.

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Oliver, Arjun, and Samuel are discussing the conclusion of an informative essay. What should the conclusion of an informative essay do?

• The conclusion should summarize the main points and provide a final thought or reflection on the topic.

• The conclusion should provide a call to action for the reader.

• The conclusion should restate the thesis statement.

• The conclusion should introduce new information not discussed in the essay.

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Rohan, Daniel, and Scarlett are writing informative essays. What information should they include in the introduction of their essays?

• Hook, background information, and thesis statement

• Background information, supporting evidence, and conclusion

• Conclusion, supporting evidence, and counterarguments

• Thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion

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CCSS.W.9-10.2A

Imagine Nora, Aiden, and William are having a debate. Nora says a thesis statement in an informative essay should be a paragraph long, Aiden thinks it should be three or four sentences, and William believes it should be one or two sentences. Who do you think is correct?

• Nora (A paragraph)

• Aiden (Three or four sentences)

• William (One or two sentences)

• None of them (A single word)

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Imagine Avery, Zoe, and James are working on an informative essay. What would be the purpose of their topic sentences in the body paragraphs?

• To introduce the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• To summarize the previous paragraph.

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To provide supporting evidence for the main idea.

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Lily, Michael, and Benjamin are working on an informative essay together. What types of evidence can they use to support the main points in their essay?

• statistics, facts, examples, expert opinions, and research findings

• anecdotes, personal opinions, quotes, and personal experiences

• emotional appeals, rhetorical questions, personal beliefs, and personal anecdotes

• fictional stories, personal opinions, rhetorical questions, and personal experiences

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Luna, Evelyn, and Harper are discussing the importance of restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of an informative essay. Why do you think it's important?

• To reinforce the main idea and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• To summarize the supporting evidence and arguments.

• To provide a sense of closure to the essay.

• To remind the reader of the essay's main focus.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2F