Vocabulary 1
an important or interesting part of something
feature
clearly different
distinct
examines a topic by presenting central ideas and details
informative essay
having qualities that most people like
appealing
a brief description that includes the most important of ideas of a text
Fill in the blank:
An effective thesis statement appears in the ______________________, often at the end of the first paragraph.
introduction
a sudden wish or urge to do something
impulse
the most important idea or the overall idea of a text
Fill in the blank:
An effective thesis statement expresses the _______ ______ about the topic.
main point
to help to make something happen
contribute
expresses the main point about a topic
thesis statement
Fill in the blank:
An effective thesis statement can be supported by _______ and ________.
ideas and details
a change in a plant or animal that increases its chance of staying alive
adaptation
a false belief
delusion
What are the four elements an informative essay should include?
T: _____________
I: ______________
D: ______________
E: ______________
Thesis Statement, Idea, Details, Ending