Informational Writing Terms

Front

Term for a sentence that grabs the reader's attention

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hook

Front

The ________ summarizes the essay and restates the thesis.

Back

conclusion

Front

Term for the sentence(s) that summarize an essay.

Back

thesis statement

Front

Sentences that summarize a paragraph.

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closing sentences

Front

Sentences that support the thesis.

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topic sentences

Front

First paragraph of an essay with hook, details, and thesis:

Back

introduction

Front

Term for evidence supporting each topic sentence.

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supporting details

Front

Text evidence is...

Back

facts and quotes that support what the writer is saying