Informational Essay Structure

Informational Essay Structure

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English

7th Grade

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Sam Gosche

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the hook in an introduction paragraph?

Back

To grab the reader’s attention.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What follows the hook in an introduction paragraph?

Back

The bridge, which transitions by mentioning the hook topic and background info topic.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of background information sentences in an introduction?

Back

To give the reader the information they need to understand the topic.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What components make up a thesis statement?

Back

Claim + reason 1 + reason 2, all in one sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a topic sentence in a body paragraph do?

Back

It tells the reader the topic of the body paragraph (claim + reason 1).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of context in a body paragraph?

Back

To give insight into where the quote came from.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should Explanation #1 in a body paragraph answer?

Back

How does the evidence support the reason? How does this evidence prove the claim?

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