Informational Writing Thesis

This sentence is the last sentence found in the introduction.

• hook

• thesis

• conclusion

• supporting details

The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.

• True

• False

The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to your ______________.

• hook

• conclusion

• transition

• thesis

Your 2-3 _______________ are included in your thesis statement.

• reasons

• supporting details

• transition words

• hooks

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

• Four.

• One.

• Three at least. 

• Two at least.

The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs in your essay.

• True

• False

We write informational pieces to...

• tell a story.

• give an opinion.

• inform the reader about a particular topic.

• entertain.

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole."-Roger Caras. Everyone should have the experience of owning a dog because it teaches responsibility, love, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The underlined portion is an example of a _____________.

• Reason

• Thesis statement

• Hook

• Conclusion

Expository writing is _____________?

• informational text

• fictional text

Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

• a quotation

• a question for the reader to ask themself

• A strong fact or statistic

• All of the above