In terms of Informative writing, what does the word FOCUS refer to?
Main Idea/Thesis
100
What has to be in the body of the paper (without, the paper is not informative)
Evidence
100
What font and size do you use for MLA format?
12pt font, Times New Roman
100
Author: Walker
Title of Book: "Secret to Success at Laurel Oaks"
(Walker)
100
Where is the first place that the thesis goes in the paper?
The last sentence of the introduction paragraph
200
What Point of View(s) represents an INFORMAL tone?
First AND Second Person
200
What is the first sentence of the paper?
Attention Grabber/Audience Hook
200
What type of spacing should be applied to the paper?
Double Spacing
200
Authors: McSurley, Matthews
Book: "How to Survive Teaching"
(McSurley and Matthews)
200
Where does the restating of the thesis go?
First sentence of the conclusion paragraph
300
What point of view creates a FORMAL tone?
Third Person
300
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To review what learned and leave the with a final thought
300
What four things should the header include?
Name
Date
Class
Teacher
(order varies by teacher)
300
Author: N/A
Article Title: How to Write an Efficient Informative Essay
("How to Write")
300
What should be the first sentence of your body paragraphs?
Topic Sentence
400
Description for In-text Citations
a reference within the paper that signals which source was used
400
What are the two parts to a thesis?
make a claim and outline the body paragraphs
400
What are the requirements for a title?
Centered, begin words with capital letters, no bold, no underline
400
Author: N/A
Article Title: History of Exploring Space for the First Time
Website Title: Space Techie
("History of Exploring Space")
400
When do you need to put in text citations in your paper?
When you quote and when you paraphrase
500
Definition for Citation
Evidence/Quote
500
What helps with the flow and helps to connect both sentences and paragraphs.
Transitions
500
What alignment should the paper have?
Left Alignment
500
Author: N/A
Article Title: How to Avoid Getting in Trouble at Laurel Oaks
Website Title: The Secret of Laurel Oaks
URL: www.laureloaks.com
("How to Avoid")
500
What comparison techniques are asked for in the common core rubric for informative writing? (Hint: There are three--and they are usually thought of in context of narrative writing)