Informative Essays
For the FSA, informative essays are structured as follows:
introduction, three supporting paragraphs, & a conclusion
For the FSA, argumentative essays are structured as follows:
introduction, two supporting paragraphs, rebuttal paragraph, & a conclusion
New information.
Typically there are this many body paragraphs.
3
The last category on the FSA rubric worth 2 points is...
Conventions of Standard English
The most important part of an informative essay is that it remains...
Objective
Unlike persuasive essays which are based on emotion, argumentative essays are based on...
Logic
This statement found at the beginning of an introduction is used to grab the reader's attention.
Hook
Facts, quotes, examples, and statistics are all examples of...
Evidence
You should never write in this type of point of view
1st and 2nd person
The purpose of an informative essay is...
to inform or educate on a certain topic
This statement that is always debatable or in other words, has two sides, is important in establishing your argument.
Claim
This is typically given to give context about the topic of your essay so your reader can better understand.
Background Information
If you have one "E", you must have the other "E" for full points.
(Hint: this is a category on the FSA rubric).
Evidence and Elaboration
An author's (blank) is the first thing you should include in a parenthetical citation.
Last name
You can write about a controversial topic, so long as you don't choose a...
side
You should always address the opposing side in a...
counter argument or counterclaim
The two purposes of a conclusion are to:
restate/ reinforce and leave an impression on your reader
This type of phrase is used to introduce evidence in a body paragraph.
(Hint: an example of this type of phrase is "According to...")
Signal Phrase
In a narrative citation, only the (blank) goes in the parenthetical at the end.
Paragraph number
A clear, specific statement of what you plan to share in your essay. It explains, supports, or clarifies a main point.
Thesis
Rebuttal Paragraph
This statement should tell the reader what to expect in your essay.
Claim or thesis
This shows how your evidence supports your claim or thesis
Elaboration
Words can be plagiarized but so can...
ideas