What is Informational Writing.
Informational Structures
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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Organizing information IN ORDER is called...

What is chronological or sequential

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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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First, before, after, next

What is a chronological or sequential essay.

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Name 3 of the 5 organizational structures for informational writing.

What are Sequence Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Descriptive Problem and Solution

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Organizing information by describing and giving examples of a topic is called...

What is descriptive/description

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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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Similarly, in common, however, in contrast, but
What is a compare and contrast essay
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What is the first paragraph of every informational essay called?

What is the introduction paragraph.

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Organizing information by presenting a problem and offering a solution for it is called...

What is Problem and Solution

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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 chronological or sequential essay

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Because, as a result, therefore, then, since

What is a cause and effect or problem solution essay.

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What is the last paragraph of every informational essay called?

What is a conclusion paragraph.

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When an author presents information by explaining the cause of an event or situation and the effects that result is called...

What is Cause and Effect

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Explain the order of events that had to happen for the United States to gain independence.

What is a chronological or sequential 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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For example, to illustrate, includes, above, like

What is a descriptive essay

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Name the three of the four parts that every informational paragraph should have.

Topic sentence, supporting detail, examples, and conclusion sentence.

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When the author presents information by explaining how they are alike and different is called...

What is Comparison and Contrast

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How can teenagers be convinced to drive more safely?

What is a problem and solution essay.

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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.

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How is informational different from argument?

informational give facts and evidence but doesn't make a claim or position that has to be proven