INFORMATIVE WRITING

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 
• To tell a story. 
• To entertain the readers.
• To persuade the reader.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.
• Introduction, Hook, Body
• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

What is a hook?

• A hook grabs the reader's attention.
• A hook ends the essay.
• A hook is the main idea of an essay.
• The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 

What is a claim?

• The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
• The statement that introduces each paragraph.
• The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
• The final statement in an essay. 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

In an informative essay, how many points must your claim discuss?

• Four

• One

• Three at least

• Two at least

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.
• The Introduction.
• The conclusion.
• Supporting Details. 

In which part of the essay should contain the hook?

• The body paragraphs.
• The introduction.
• The conclusion. 
• The topic sentence. 

In which part of the essay should contain the claim?

• The middle. 
• The body paragraphs.
• The conclusion. 
• The introduction.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What are the body paragraphs meant to do?

• To explain the reasons. 

• To extend the essay. 
• To set up the hook.
• To waste time. 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?

• the reference sheet

• the declaration of independence

• conclusion

• the intro paragraph, last sentence

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A