Parts of an Informative Essay

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

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details. 

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.

• The introduction.

• The conclusion. 

• The topic sentence. 

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To persuade

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

What goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro?

• Background 

• Quote

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

The first paragraph is an ______________________

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

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.

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

• The middle. 

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion. 

• The introduction.

What do you never add to an informative essay?

• Facts

• Opinions

• Quotes

• Punctuation

What is the main purpose of the introduction in an informative essay?

• To provide background information and present the thesis statement

• To summarize the main points

• To entertain the reader

• To provide detailed evidence

Which part of an informative essay contains the most detailed information and evidence?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Title