Structure of Informative Writing

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What is informative writing?

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Informative writing is when you inform the reader about a topic.

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Why is it important to cite information from sources in your writing?

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Citing information makes your body paragraph stronger.

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What does it mean to stay on topic in an essay?

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Staying on topic means maintaining focus throughout your essay.

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What are the three elements included in an introduction?

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Hook, Background information, and Thesis Statement.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of your essay.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in informative writing?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples to strengthen your main ideas.

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What does it mean to have focus in your writing?

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Having focus means that all parts of your writing relate to the main topic.

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How can you effectively cite a source in your writing?

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You can cite a source by mentioning the source and providing specific details, like 'According to source 3, paragraph 2...'

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What is background information in an introduction?

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Background information provides context and helps the reader understand the topic.