Types of Essays & Their Features

What would be a GREAT way to cite evidence?

• According to The New York Times, the author states...
• I got this from The New York Times...
• NY Times says...

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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 is a thesis statement?

• The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
• The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
• The final statement in an essay. 

What is a claim?

• Your position or opinion on an issue

• a question to think about

• something you file with insurance company

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

After citing evidence, you must _________

• review and edit your words

• quote more evidence

• explain and elaborate

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Put the parts of an ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY in order!!

• CONCLUSION & RESTATE CLAIM

• BODY PARAGRAPH 1

• BODY 2 AND COUNTERCLAIM

• INTRO & CLAIM

What is an argument?

• A claim supported by logic and facts.

• a claim based on strong feelings

•  A claim that tells a story.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

A _______________ essay tells a story.

• descriptive

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive