Informative Writing

What is a thesis statement?

• A thesis statement is a summary of the entire paper.
• A thesis statement is an introduction to the author's life story.

• A thesis statement is a list of references used in the writing.
• A thesis statement is a clear, specific sentence that expresses the main topic or argument of a piece of writing.

What is a claim?

• The answer the question or prompt (sometimes your opinion)

• The evidence used in the essay

• The way something is spelled

• The summary of a story

What is evidence?

• Details or information from a text or source used to support a claim

• Your answer to a question

• What is used to defend yourself

• Details that explain what the article means to the reader

What is reasoning?

• Analysis or commentary that explains how or why your evidence supports your claim

• The answer to the question

• It explains the reason you think what you do

• Sentences that come at the end of the essay

What does C.E.R. stand for? (no caps or punctuation needed)

What is an expository essay?

• A poem that expresses emotions and feelings.

• A narrative story about personal experiences.

• A type of persuasive writing that aims to convince the reader.

• A form of writing that explains, informs, or describes a topic.

An expository essay is the same thing as an informative essay.

• True

• False

Select all other words for an informative essay.

• Expository

• Explanatory

• Narrative

• Argumentative

How many paragraphs does an informative essay have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is a hook at the beginning of the essay?

• Your answer to the prompt

• Something that grabs that reader's attention

• Your evidence that you use

• C.E.R.