Explanatory/Informational Essay Elements

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To state the main idea and outline key points

• To include the writer's opinion

• To list every fact used in the essay

Which of the following is NOT a part of a strong introduction?

• A hook to grab attention

• Background information

• A thesis statement

• A summary of the entire essay

What should a topic sentence do?

• State the main idea of the entire essay

• Provide evidence and quotes

• State the main idea of the paragraph and connect to the thesis

• Summarize the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of these would be the best example of supporting evidence?

• "The author believes the topic is important."

• "In the article, it states that dogs help children feel safe while reading."

• "I think animals are helpful to people."

• "It is fun to read with pets."

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is explaining evidence important in an essay?

• It helps make the essay longer.

• It clarifies how the evidence supports the topic sentence and thesis.

• It introduces unrelated ideas.

• It repeats the evidence word for word.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is a transition word used to introduce evidence?

• "For example,"

• "In conclusion,"

• "However,"

• "On the other hand,"

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an explanatory essay?

• To introduce new information

• To summarize key points and restate the thesis

• To include new evidence

• To list citations only

Which sentence uses a formal tone suitable for an explanatory essay?

• "Chimps are super cool and totally awesome!"

• "The study reveals that chimpanzees communicate using gestures."

• "I guess animals help people sometimes."

• "It's kinda neat how dogs help kids read."

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best describes good text structure in an explanatory essay?

• Each paragraph introduces a completely different topic.

• The essay jumps between ideas without transitions.

• The essay follows a clear order: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.

• The conclusion comes before the body paragraphs.

Why are citations important in an essay?

• They make the essay look longer.

• They give credit to original authors and support the essay's credibility.

• They fill up space in the essay.

• They are only used for fiction writing.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9