Informative Essays

Complete the following statement:

An Informative Essay____________________

• educates readers about a specific topic.

• is a composition made of many paragraphs that try to explain how two subjects are either similar or different.

• is a form of non-fiction writing that aims to convince the reader of a certain point of view.

• is a genre of essay that asks the student to describe something-object, person, place, experience, situation, etc.

Which is the most important characteristic of an informative essay?

• It has to be subjective.

• It has to be one page long.

• It has to explore an important issue.

• It has to be objective.

Which are the parts of an informative essay?

• Introduction and conclusion.

• Introduction, main idea, supporting details.

• Introduction, thesis statement, body, conclusion.

• Thesis statement, informative paragraphs, conclusion.

How do you define a thesis statement?

A thesis statement tells a reader about an informative essay’s focus. While writing a thesis statement, (1) Identify the scope of the essay. (2) Note key points she/he is going to discuss. (3) Connect part 1 and 2 using appropriate connective words.

Is the previous information true?

Which of the following statements are important to consider when writing an informative essay?

• Select narrow topics.

• Research.

• Write the first words that come to your mind.

• Use the first version of your writing as the last one.

• Create an outline.

Why is brainstorming important before writing?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Outlines provide a map of where to go with an essay. They display preliminary title, thesis statement, main points, as well as supporting points.

When do you have to write it?

• Before writing the essay.

• After writing the essay.

It is important to write ___________ before the final version. In that way you can read, edit and correct spelling mistakes, wordiness, comma misuse, and run-off sentences.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are important considerations when writing an informative essay?

• Do not use personal pronouns.

• Do not mind punctuation.

• Avoid repetition.

• Do not analyze.

• Be honest.