Informative Writing and Writing Process

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.

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 a hook?

• A hook grabs the reader's attention.

• A hook ends the essay.

• A hook is the main idea of an essay.

• The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

• Four.

• One.

• Three at least. 

• Two at least.

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

• To explain the thesis statement. 

• To extend the essay. 

• To set up the hook.

• To waste time. 

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

• The middle. 

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion. 

• The introduction.

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that get's the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is the primary goal of informative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide information and explain a topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To narrate a personal story