Informative Essay Structure

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Purpose of an informative essay?

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To educate or inform the reader about a specific topic.

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Typical structure of an informative essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

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First paragraph of an informative essay?

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introduction

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Info to include in an informative essay intro:

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A hook, background info, and a thesis statement.

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Main body of an informative essay:

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Provides detailed information, facts, examples, and evidence to support the thesis.

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Main body of an informative essay should have 3 paragraphs.

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3

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Purpose of conclusion in an informative essay?

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Summarize main points and provide final perspective.

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Conclusion of an informative essay includes:

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Summary of main points and final thought

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Purpose of evidence in an informative essay?

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Supports and strengthens claims or arguments.

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Effective strategies for organizing information in an informative essay:

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Outline, headings/subheadings, chronological/importance organization, transition words, clear topic sentences.