informative writing

Front

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

Back

To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 

Front

What are the three main parts of an essay?

Back

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Front

What is a hook?

Back

A hook grabs the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Thesis statement

Back

The statement that is the main idea of an essay.

Front

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

Back

Three at least.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

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

Back

The Body.

Front

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

Back

The introduction.

Front

In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go?

Back

The introduction.

Front

What are the body paragraphs meant to do?

Back

To explain the thesis statement.