Writing Process and Explanatory Essay

What is a prompt?

• an important question you have to answer in your writing

• when an adult tells you to do something

• the first sentence of a paragraph

• your grade

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

• Background 

• Quote

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

What types of text does an informative or explanatory text include?

• stories about people, places and odd things

• articles, essays and reports with well chosen facts and details.

• narratives that have a different ending depending on the author

• just articles and no other types of texts

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A friendly guide that explains something. It gives facts, details, and explanations about a topic, helping readers understand it better. It's like reading an interesting article or learning from a teacher.

• Narrative Writing

• Informational/Explanatory Writing

• Argumentative Writing

• RACES Paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Explain the process of globalization and its effects on economies, cultures, and societies around the world. Discuss the factors driving globalization, such as advances in technology, exploration, the pursuit of globalization, and its effects on societies.

• Narrative Essay Prompt

• Informational/Explanatory Essay Prompt

• Argumentative Essay Prompt

• RACES Paragraph

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.

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. 

The first paragraph is an ______________________

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

Each Body Paragraph should include a

• Claim then text evidence and elaboration

• little to no evidence

• the author's opinion by stating I believe...

• thesis statement