INFORM
WHAT IS AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY?
An essay that informs the reader about a topic.
What is the first paragraph called?
Introduction Paragraph
Did you know that bats can fly? This sentence is an example of?
Topic Sentence
HOOK
Attention Grabber
Are all magazines informational?
NO
Informative writing is FACTS OR OPINIONS?
FACTS
How many body paragraphs should we strive to have?
3
In conclusion, bats are really cool animals is an example of?
Conclusion
Closing Sentence
What is a statistic?
Why is a hook important?
It grabs the attention of your reader.
What is that last paragraph called?
Conclusion
We get our information to use in informative text from?
Reliable Sources
How many points should you list in your thesis statement to explain your topic?
THREE
3 things needed for INTRO PARAGRAPH?
Hook
Background Info
Thesis statement / claim
How many sentences should go in each paragraph?
about 3-8
(5-8 is best, though)
Generally, about how many paragraphs is included in an informative essay?
5, but it can be written in less or more
When you quote something directly, how do you properly write that in your essay?
Use quotation marks around the direct quote, then end with parentheses that includes the author's last name and paragraph number.
Example: "......................." (Brown 8).
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To educate or inform the reader about a topic.
What is an example of an informative text?
Newspapers,
Biographies,
Autobiographies,
Britannica!
Copying and pasting entire sentences from sources and not giving credit is called what?
Plagiarism
List the main elements in an informative essay in correct order.
Intro: Hook, Background info, Thesis
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion