Informational Structures
Essays
Things Mr. Barnett Says
Introduction Paragraphs Include
Informational Writing Structures
100

Shows that a word is important.

What is Italics?

100

The first sentence in an introduction.

What is an Attention-Grabber?

100

You tried to play Mr. Barnett.

What is "Play with somebody else!"?

100

In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer.

What is Brainstorming?

100

This is used to create a picture of someone, or something, in the reader's mind.

What is Description?

200

Shows what something looks like (drawn).

What are Illustrations?

200

When you ask a question that relates to your essay or paper.

What is an Interesting Question?

200

When you say something in spanish and Mr. Barnett thinks it is bad.

What is "Tu, Madre!"?

200

These are made during the process of brainstorming.

What is to generate new ideas ?

200

This is used to outline the results of a problem.

What is Problem and Solution?

300

Divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about.

What are Headings?

300

Compares two unrelated things to each other.

What is a Metaphor or Simile?

300

The number one artist everyone calls Mr. Barnett.

Who is Pop Smoke?

300

This should be one sentence.

What is a Thesis Statement 

300

This is used to see the similarities and differences between 2 topics.

What is Compare and Contrast?

400

Organizes facts and numbers in a visual way so it is easier to read.

What is a Table?

400

Gives real information about your topic.

What is a Fact or Statistic?

400

You try to crack jokes on Mr. Barnett.

What is "Oh! We got jokes?"?

400

True or False. The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points.

What is TRUE?

400

This is used to show how one event is the result of another event.

What is Cause and Effect?

500

Tells what pages the reader can find certain topics.

What is an Index?

500

A sentence that makes an assertive claim about your topic.

What is a strong statement/declaration?

500

You give lackluster effort.

What is "Oh, I don't do Mediocrity!"?

500

This is the topic of this prompt: Write an essay explaining how actions can be more powerful than words.

What is how actions can be more powerful than words?

500

This is used to show how something is done or happened.

What is Chronological Order?

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