Informative Essay Writing

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An essay is...

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more than one paragraph about a single topic

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What kind of information do we put into Paragraph 1 of an essay?

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Introduction

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What kind of information do we put into Paragraph 2 of an essay?

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Body Paragraph (ACCECCES)

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What kind of information do we put into Paragraph 3 of an essay?

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Body Paragraph (ACCECCES)

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Another word for source is...

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texts/stories

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the main topic and provide a thesis statement.

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What does ACCECCES stand for in essay writing?

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Acronym for Argument, Claim, Counterclaim, Evidence, Commentary, Conclusion, and Summary.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of the conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A paragraph that provides support for the thesis statement with evidence and analysis.