Informational Essays
True or False: Informational Essays should include your opinion on the topic.
False
The ______________ is your opinion, point of view, or side to an argumentative essay.
Claim
If you had an informational topic about exploring the ocean because it is still a scientific mystery. What would be your hook?
Answers will vary
What point of view should be used to write an informational and argumentative essay?
Third-person point of view
Where do you find the examples for your body paragraphs?
Real-life
What goes into the introduction of an informational essay?
Hook: General Information; Thesis Statement
What are some ways to begin the rebuttal?
This claim is wrong.
This claim is faulty.
While that claim may be logical, it is far more reasonable to believe...
Identify the paragraphs of an essay.
Introduction, BP1, BP2,BP3, Conclusion
Write an essay in which you inform your readers on the dangers of vaping.
Informational
How many possible points can you get on the writing FSA?
10
What provides support for the thesis statement?
Three supporting points/reasons.
What should you NOT put in your claim?
your three reasons or points
What are some transition words you can use within paragraphs?
Additionally;
Moreover; Besides;
In other words; However
As a result;
According to the text;
Write an essay in which you explain whether or not students should play contact sports in high school.
Argumentative
Why is planning so important?
It ensures you will stay focused and it helps with the organization. Both are 2 important categories for scoring.
What is the purpose of the thesis of your essay?
The thesis is your topic/main idea. It is the driving force of the essay.
How do you begin the first and second body paragraph of an argumentative essay?
You indent and write the topic sentence.
True or False: You only state the claim in the introductory paragraph.
False
You restate it in the Conclusion.
Cyberbullying is a major problem for teens. Write an essay identifying the pros or cons of teens using social media.
Argumentative
What do you look for when you proof-read your essay?
List 3 tasks you will do.
Spelling errors
Correct Punctuation
Substitute stronger vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence fluency - smoothness
How would you paraphrase the following information.
But scientists are quick to point out that when we talk about extraterrestrial life, we don't know what form it might take: It could be anything from a micro-organism to an intelligent creature, or something unimaginable.
answers will vary
What is the biggest difference between argumentative and informational writing in respect to the diction?
Argumentative uses stronger, more emotion words.
What needs to be in a regular body paragraph that shows you can relate it to the real-world?
How do you begin this part of the paragraph?
Put an example in it.
For example,
For instance,
Pretend that you are making a brochure for a travel agency. Write an essay explaining why Miami, Florida is such a wonderful place to visit.
Informational
Which closing sentence is better and why?
1. Shifting to artificial intelligent machines will have the greatest impact on the laws and how America governs responsibility.
2. The greatest impact of artificial intelligence is the shift of responsibility; laws will have to change and so will America.
Explain why