Informative Writing Vocabulary Review

Front

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

Back

The Body.

Front

Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?

Back

Yes.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

True or false: Informational writing is about real people, places, and things.

Back

True.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Should you use transition words and phrases in your informative essay?

Back

YES!

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Informative writing is different from argumentative writing because:

Back

there is no argument or counterargument.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

Back

To inform the reader about a specific topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point of an essay.

Front

What are transition words?

Back

Words that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What is the introduction of an essay?

Back

The first paragraph that introduces the topic and presents the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the conclusion of an essay?

Back

The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.