Informative Writing Structure

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.

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

• Four.

• One.

• Three at least. 

• Two at least.

In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go?

• The middle. 

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion. 

• The introduction.

Begin each body paragraph with a _________________, or a word or phrase that links different ideas.

• transition

• citation

• quotation

• dialogue

• topic

An informative essay gives the reader ____________ about a topic.

• an argument

• an opinion

• a dialogue

• information

• a story

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that get's the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

An informational essay has ________ paragraphs

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the primary goal of informative writing?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To express personal opinions.

Which of the following is a key component of an informative essay's introduction?

• A detailed analysis of the topic.

• A thesis statement outlining the main points.

• A personal anecdote related to the topic.

• A call to action for the reader.

What should each body paragraph in an informative essay begin with?

• A question to engage the reader.

• A transition word or phrase.

• A summary of the previous paragraph.

• A direct quote from a source.