Structure
What comes at the beginning of the information report?
Title
If the writing expresses a clear central idea what score would you give it on the rubric?
4
Which sentence doesn't belong?
Did you know we can see millions of years in the past? The hubble telescope has the ability to see light years away. David Akins made the discovery of a new microscope to analyze the soil in mars. The hubble telescope has been used to see how our universe has evolved.
David Akins made the discovery of a new microscope to analyze the soil in mars.
What are two things that engage the reader in an introduction paragraph?
The hook
In each body paragraph, where is the main idea? At the beginning, in the middle or at the end?
Beginning
What is the main idea?
The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom. It was constructed in 1884 in France and was gifted to the U.S. (Williams 33). In the early 1900's immigrants from all countries used to arrive at Ellis Island by boat and it was the first image they had of the U.S. (Johnson 22).
The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom.
What paragraphs come after the introduction paragraph?
The body paragraphs.
In each body paragraph, what is used to support the main idea?
What is the first detail/fact of the main idea?
The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom. It was constructed in 1884 in France and was gifted to the U.S. (Williams 33). In the early 1900's immigrants from all countries used to arrive at Ellis Island by boat and it was the first image they had of the U.S. (Johnson 22).
It was constructed in 1884 in France and was gifted to the U.S.
What paragraph comes at the end of the information report?
Conclusion
A credible website ends in .gov What are three other examples?
.org .edu .net
What is the second detail/fact of the main idea?
The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom. It was constructed in 1884 in France and was gifted to the U.S. (Williams 33). In the early 1900's immigrants from all countries used to arrive at Ellis Island by boat and it was the first image they had of the U.S. (Johnson 22).
In the early 1900's immigrants from all countries used to arrive at Ellis Island by boat and it was the first image they had of the U.S.
How many central ideas are included in the information report?
One clear central idea.
When searching for information, a good article should list what 3 things?
Author, title, date.
Which detail does not belong?
Coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic that has paralyzed the world. Various vaccines have been approved by the World Health organization and government bodies. Some athletes have not taken the vaccine. Medication has also been developed to treat symptoms of the disease.
Some athletes have not taken the vaccine.