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• 1. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt What written component will drive your informative essay? Evidence Elaboration Thesis statement Hook
• 2. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt Why is domain specific language important to include in your essay? It is language that pertains to the topic and using this language validates my essay This language helps to communicate your thesis statement
• 3. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt What should you keep in mind when writing your informative essay? Audience, prompt, purpose Task, purpose, audience Prompt, pencil, people The village blacksmith
• 4. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt What are essential to include in your informative essay? Your opinion, evidence, organization Entertaining, evidence, elaboration Clear thesis, informs the reader, opinionated Organization, clear and accurate, strong supporting evidence
• 5. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt Which rules should be followed when trying to achieve a formal style in your writing? Avoid Contractions Avoid slang Avoid using statements such as, "Now I am going to tell you about..." All of these are correct
• 6. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt What is the most important thing to remember when writing an informative essay? A clear thesis statement Textual evidence Varied Transitions All of these are correct

What should come first in the introduction of an informational essay?

Three body paragraph ideas

What should come at the end of the introduction for an informative essay?

call to action

3 body paragraphs

What should your body paragraphs contain first?

A transition / topic sentence

Examples, quotations, and facts.

Elaboration

Citation of text evidence

What is it called when you tell the reader where you got evidence from?

Demonstration

memorization

Good writing stays objective avoiding phrases like I believe, I think, I would etc.?

Which phrase best introduces a quote?

"35% of people ride a bike to work"

One piece of evidence is...

Here is something from the text:

In the article "..." Author's Name states,

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What is the best, smoothest way to include a quote into your essay?

"A house divided itself cannot stand" by Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" --- "A house divided against itself cannot stand".

In the speech "House Divided", Abraham Lincoln states that, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

There shouldn't be quotes in an informational essay

Which of the following does NOT need to be in the BODY paragraph of an informational essay?

Explanation

What is a transition?

A statement about a central idea

A word or phrase that leads into the next idea

Using the sentence to guess the meaning of a word

The concluding sentence

What should start your body paragraphs?

Transition and topic sentence

Thesis statement

Topic sentence and facts

What type of paragraphs does an Informational Essay contain?

Beginning/Middle/End

Exposition/Rising Action/Solution

Introduction/Body/Conclusion

First/Second/Third

How many paragraphs are needed in informational writing?

What is paragraph 1 called?

Body Paragraph

Counterargument

Introduction

What is the last paragraph called?

introduction

body paragraph

What belongs in a conclusion?

hook, quotes from text, thesis statement

quotes from text, restate thesis statement

break down of thesis statement, tie back to hook

Does informational writing have bias or opinion?

What is a thesis statement?

the most important part of the body paragraph

a sentence that says the opposite of your viewpoint

a sentence that is only in the conclusion

a sentence that lets the reader know what you will write about

What is the purpose of informational writing?

to entertain

to persuade

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

a topic sentence

In your introduction paragraph, you should

write a quote.

give general facts about your topic.

give specific facts about your topic.

ask a question

What is the organization of this passage? "As a result of people being confused by the pyramid shape, the USDA changed the healthy diet shape to an image of a plate."

question/answer

cause/effect

compare/contrast

What is the organization of this passage? "The best time to visit the Rocky Mountains is early fall because the weather is cooler in the fall than in the summer and you will see fewer people."

classification

problem/solution

description

What is the organization of this passage? "Because the city doesn't have enough life guards to staff its pools, they will train retired people to fill the positions."

concept/definition

What is the organization of this passage? "At first, the rain was light. During the night, it became heavier. Several hours later, the roads were flooded."

sequence/chronological

What is the organization of this passage? "The wonders of America's national parks include crystal-blue salt pools hidden deep within brilliant burnt-orange caves; geysers that shoot water fifty feet into the air; and mountaintops blanketed with lush pines"

• 32. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it? Chronological Cause & Effect Problem & Solution Compare/Contrast
• 33. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what t ype of text structur e is this? cause and effect description problem and solution compare and contrast
• 34. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt Which type of text structure answers the questions  what happened   and  why ? Chronological Cause & Effect Problem & Solution Compare/Contrast
• 35. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt 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.
• 36. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt 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. 
• 37. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt 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. 
• 38. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt What is a thesis statement? 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. 

How many points must your thesis statement discuss?

• 40. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt 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. 
• 41. Multiple Choice Edit 1.5 minutes 12 pts What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called? The Body. The Introduction. The conclusion. Supporting Details. 
• 42. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt In which part of the essay should your hook go? The body paragraphs. The introduction. The conclusion.  The topic sentence. 
• 43. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go? The middle.  The body paragraphs. The conclusion.  The introduction.
• 44. Multiple Choice Edit 1 minute 1 pt The body paragraphs are meant to do what? To explain the thesis statement.  To extend the essay.  To set up the hook. To waste time. 

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Informative Essay Quiz

Test your knowledge of informative essays with this quiz on the types and structure of these informative pieces of writing. From definition essays to instructional essays, and the step-by-step process of creating an informative essay, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how to effectively convey information through writing.

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What is the main purpose of an informative essay.

To inform or educate the reader about a topic

How does an expository essay differ from an informative essay?

It is a much more complex essay that uses lots of evidence and facts to back up the main topic

What is a key difference between an expository essay and an informative essay?

Expository essays can be argumentative or opinion-based, which informative essays cannot be

Where can informative essays typically be found?

<p>Non-fiction books, magazines, and online content</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of informative essays?

<p>They must include a thesis statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of an expository essay?

<p>It can include the author's opinion and arguments for one side</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an informative essay?

<p>Imparting information to the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an instructional essay?

<p>To describe a process that can be followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many paragraphs typically make up the body of an informative essay?

<p>3-5 paragraphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of essay would analyze the relationship between rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels?

<p>Analysis essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the conclusion in an informative essay?

<p>To summarize the topic and tie everything together</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are informative essays taught early in the writing process?

<p>Due to their straightforward and easy structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

<p>To analyze the similarities and differences between two subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the introduction in an informative essay?

<p>To provide a general overview and a hook to capture the reader's interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the structure of an informative essay considered easy for both the writer and the reader?

<p>Due to its simple layout and straightforward nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types and Structure of Informative Essays

• Informative essays have different types including definition, compare and contrast, analysis, and instructional essays.
• Definition essays provide simple explanations of topics, for example, fear and courage.
• Compare and contrast essays analyze the similarities and differences between two subjects, such as college and high school.
• Analysis essays use data to explain topics and show cause and effect, for example, the relationship between rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels.
• Instructional essays, also known as how-to essays, describe a process that can be followed, such as buying a car online.
• Informative essays follow a step-by-step process, including picking a topic, research, outlining, writing the body, and creating the introduction and conclusion.
• The informative essay structure includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, with the introduction providing a general overview and the hook to capture the reader's interest.
• The body contains the main ideas and details that connect back to the introduction, typically with 3-5 paragraphs and 3-6 sentences in each paragraph.
• The conclusion summarizes the topic and ties everything together, often ending with a memorable fact or sentence.
• Informative essays are taught early in the writing process due to their straightforward and easy structure.
• The simple layout of informative essays makes it easy for both the writer to construct and the reader to follow.
• The structure of an informative essay includes the introduction, body, and conclusion, with each part serving a specific purpose in conveying information.

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