Beginning Paragraph
What is the beginning paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
What things should you include in the body paragraphs?
Topic sentence, evidence with citations, transitions
What is the ending paragraph called?
Conclusion
What is the purpose of informational writing?
To inform
What is the purpose of an introduction?
To hook your readers, mention the details, and state the thesis.
How many detail paragraphs should you have in your paper?
AT LEAST three
What does the conclusion do?
Wraps up the paper, sums up your thoughts and proves the thesis
Informative Essays are also called....
What is explanatory essay?
What is a synonym for introduction?
exposition
What do you have to do the first line of each detail paragraph?
Topic sentence
How many sentences should be in your conclusion?
At least 4 or more.
Where should the writer restate the thesis?
At the beginningof the resolution.
What is the part that grabs the reader's attention?
Hook
What is the purpose of your detail paragraphs?
To inform the readers about a topic by giving details, explanation and cited textual evidence.
What is a synonym for conclusion?
resolution
What helps to bridge ideas and paragraphs to make a smooth flow?
What are transition words or phrases?
What part of an informational essay should the writer effectively introduce the topic?
In the exposition
What kind of words are good to use in your paper to help it flow smoothly?
Transition words
What should you restate in your conclusion?
Restate your topic sentence/thesis in an interesting way.
What genre' of essay examines a topic in depth and conveys ideas and information clearly based on a text?
What is an informative essay?