Introduction to Informational Essay/Research

By Beth Hesik

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Multiple Choice

Which order should your informational essay be written?

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Conclusion, Body, Intro

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Intro, Body, Conclusion

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Body, Intro, Conclusion

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these is an example of a description lead?

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"Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration," said Sally Ride, one of the most famous women astronauts of our time. Not only has Ride spent her career traveling the stars, but she has dedicated her life to helping students learn more about space and become our future explorers.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel among the stars, or ride in a space shuttle and be a part of NASA's famous astronaut team? Perhaps you could make your dream come true just like a girl from California did in 1977; this famous astronaut's name is Sally Ride.

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A striking figure, clad in red Lycra, surveys her territory from a white tower. Black plastic masks her eyes, which scan the scene below looking for trouble. Suddenly she hears a splash and a scream. In a flash, she dives from her tower into action. turns to thank her, but she has already disappeared back to her tower, ready to save the day again.

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"A Michigan museum recently paid $492,000 for an old, dilapidated bus from Montgomery, Alabama."

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these is an example of a compeling quote lead?

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"Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration," said Sally Ride, one of the most famous women astronauts of our time. Not only has Ride spent her career traveling the stars, but she has dedicated her life to helping students learn more about space and become our future explorers.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel among the stars, or ride in a space shuttle and be a part of NASA's famous astronaut team? Perhaps you could make your dream come true just like a girl from California did in 1977; this famous astronaut's name is Sally Ride.

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A striking figure, clad in red Lycra, surveys her territory from a white tower. Black plastic masks her eyes, which scan the scene below looking for trouble. Suddenly she hears a splash and a scream. In a flash, she dives from her tower into action. turns to thank her, but she has already disappeared back to her tower, ready to save the day again.

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Imagine being such a good tennis player that you win a school scholarship to play. Imagine dropping out of college to pursue a career in professional tennis. Imagine being this good at one thing, then tackling another career too. That's exactly what a young girl named Sally Ride did

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Poll

Brain Break Poll: Which fast food restaurant is the best?

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these is an example of a question lead?

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"Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration," said Sally Ride, one of the most famous women astronauts of our time. Not only has Ride spent her career traveling the stars, but she has dedicated her life to helping students learn more about space and become our future explorers.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel among the stars, or ride in a space shuttle and be a part of NASA's famous astronaut team? Perhaps you could make your dream come true just like a girl from California did in 1977; this famous astronaut's name is Sally Ride.

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A striking figure, clad in red Lycra, surveys her territory from a white tower. Black plastic masks her eyes, which scan the scene below looking for trouble. Suddenly she hears a splash and a scream. In a flash, she dives from her tower into action. turns to thank her, but she has already disappeared back to her tower, ready to save the day again.

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Imagine being such a good tennis player that you win a school scholarship to play. Imagine dropping out of college to pursue a career in professional tennis. Imagine being this good at one thing, then tackling another career too. That's exactly what a young girl named Sally Ride did

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these is an example of an acedotal lead?

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"Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration," said Sally Ride, one of the most famous women astronauts of our time. Not only has Ride spent her career traveling the stars, but she has dedicated her life to helping students learn more about space and become our future explorers.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel among the stars, or ride in a space shuttle and be a part of NASA's famous astronaut team? Perhaps you could make your dream come true just like a girl from California did in 1977; this famous astronaut's name is Sally Ride.

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A striking figure, clad in red Lycra, surveys her territory from a white tower. Black plastic masks her eyes, which scan the scene below looking for trouble. Suddenly she hears a splash and a scream. In a flash, she dives from her tower into action. turns to thank her, but she has already disappeared back to her tower, ready to save the day again.

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Imagine being such a good tennis player that you win a school scholarship to play. Imagine dropping out of college to pursue a career in professional tennis. Imagine being this good at one thing, then tackling another career too. That's exactly what a young girl named Sally Ride did

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Multiple Choice

Which one of these is an example of an interesting fact lead?

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"Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration," said Sally Ride, one of the most famous women astronauts of our time. Not only has Ride spent her career traveling the stars, but she has dedicated her life to helping students learn more about space and become our future explorers.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel among the stars, or ride in a space shuttle and be a part of NASA's famous astronaut team? Perhaps you could make your dream come true just like a girl from California did in 1977; this famous astronaut's name is Sally Ride.

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A striking figure, clad in red Lycra, surveys her territory from a white tower. Black plastic masks her eyes, which scan the scene below looking for trouble. Suddenly she hears a splash and a scream. In a flash, she dives from her tower into action. turns to thank her, but she has already disappeared back to her tower, ready to save the day again.

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"A Michigan museum recently paid $492,000 for an old, dilapidated bus from Montgomery, Alabama."

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