Elements of an Informative Essay

What is informative writing? choose 2 answers

• writing used to inform or explain something

• writing that expresses a position on an issue or problem

• writing that is used to persuade the audience to accept or at least seriously consider a point of view

• writing that involves the process of explaining a topic clearly and accurately

An informative essay includes a counterclaim.

• True

• False

The 3 components of an informative essay introduction are: Hook, Background Information, and Thesis Statement

• True

• False

Type a thesis statement for the prompt below

Prompt: Exercise is important for teenagers, but sometimes it is hard to get started. Write an essay suggesting ways that teenagers can exercise more.

To write a thesis statement, restate the prompt and add....

• 4 facts/reasons

• 1 fact/reason

• 3 facts/reasons

• 2 facts/reasons

The body paragraphs in an informative essay are all of the following except?

• Are SEES paragraphs

• states why the opposing side is wrong and supports your claim

• They tell more information about the topics in your thesis statement

• Can include a transition statement for logical organization

An informative text does not have a logical organization.

• True

• False

An informative essay includes only relevant information.

• True

• False

An informative essay features elaboration that includes all of the following except...

• facts

• quotations

• supporting details

• opinions

An informative essay has has a informal style and an objective tone.

• True

• False