Informational Writing

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In informational writing, we __________________ our main ideas.

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explain

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You need to use ___________ when using someone's exact words in your essay.

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Quotation marks

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Informational writing is written by ______________ who explain something.

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experts

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____________ our writing is an important step because it helps us fix our mistakes and makes our final copy look and is easier for the reader to understand.

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Proofreading, Editing, and Revising

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In informational writing, a body paragraph needs a main idea and several ____________________?

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examples and details

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What is the purpose of informational writing?

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To inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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What is a main idea in a paragraph?

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The main point or topic that the paragraph discusses.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain the main idea.

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What is the difference between a draft and a final copy?

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A draft is a rough version of writing, while a final copy is the polished version.

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Why is it important to use your own words in writing?

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To show understanding and avoid plagiarism.