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What is Informational Writing.
Text Features
Writing Topics
Example Essays and Thesis Statements
Transition and Helper Words
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True or False? Writing an essay on whether you believe 16 is an appropriate age for driving is informational writing.
What is False. - Informational writing is not opinionated. It includes facts!
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What is a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing?

Subheading

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Describe the qualities of a friend.
What is descriptive essay
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The freshman fifteen is a huge problem on campuses throughout America today. Many factors contribute to freshman gaining weight, such as unhealthy food options and lack of exercise... Luckily while I have been at college, I have actually found a way to fight and win the battle against the freshman fifteen. My first solution to the problem was just starting to eat healthier in general...
What is a problem and solution essay.
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Sam went to the store. Sam went to the barbershop. 

Then

First, then

eventually (Answers may vary)

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Name 3 of the 4 ways to begin an introduction

quote, question, interesting statement or colorful description

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What is a representation usually seen in social studies class. Used to locate a place or area 

A map

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What are the differences between adulthood and childhood? What are the similarities?
What is a compare and contrast essay
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Even though Arizona and Rhode Island are both states of the U.S., they are strikingly different in many ways.
What is a compare and contrast essay.
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Julia was absent from school. She missed a test. 

Answers may vary....

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What is the first paragraph of every informational essay called?
What is the introduction paragraph.
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What is a collection of textual words with their meanings usually found in the back of a book? 

Glossary
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What are causes of injury in middle school sports?
What is a cause and effect essay.
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As a lifelong crabber (that is, one who catches crabs, not a chronic complainer), I can tell you that anyone who has patience and a great love for the river is qualified to join the ranks of crabbers. However, if you want your first crabbing experience to be a successful one, you must come prepared. First, you need a boat, but not just any boat. I recommend a 15-foot-long fiberglass boat complete with a 25-horsepower motor, extra gas in a steel can, two 13-foot-long wooden oars, two steel anchors, and enough cushions for the entire party...
What is a sequence essay
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What is the purpose of transition words in essays? 

To link ideas together

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What is the last paragraph of every informational essay called?
What is a conclusion paragraph.
400

A drawing or picture of something

Illustration

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Explain the order of events that had to happen for the United States to gain independence.
What is a sequence essay.
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The Brooklyn Bridge’s construction is one of the great achievements in United States history and helped pave the way for New York City’s rapid expansion in the 19th and 20th centuries.
What is a descriptive essay
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Name a transition word that would indicate time

First, second, last, previously, finally 

(Answers may vary)

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Name the three parts that every informational paragraph should have.
Topic sentence, detail sentences, and conclusion sentence.
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These usually are found at the top of a page, they tell you the subject of the page 

Headings

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How can teenagers be convinced to drive more safely?
What is a problem and solution essay.
500
In recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's population lives in urban areas. There are several reasons for this occurrence.
What is a cause and effect essay.
500

What is Mrs. Bolden's husband's name?

What is Darrell