10 questions
Informative writing is when
you are informing the reader about a topic
you argue a position
write a descriptive novel for profit
write a screenplay
Informative writing is different from argumentative writing because
they are two different writing styles
they are not different
there is no argument or counterargument
what is writing?
What tone should informative writing have?
humorous
melancholy
neutral
sarcastic
Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?
the reference sheet
the declaration of independence
conclusion
the intro paragraph, last sentence
Should you use transition words and phrases in your informative essay?
Not at all
maybe
who knows?
YES!
Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?
Yes
No
Maybe
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When grading your essays, what do the FSA graders look for?
purpose, focus, organization
evidence and elaboration
grammar and mechanics
They look for the cloak of invisibility
Choose the best way to cite when giving evidence.
Is it possible that dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (Foulkes 184)?
Human beings have been described as "symbol-using animals" (Source 2).
According to some, dreams express "profound aspects of personality" (Foulkes 184), though others disagree.
In source 3, the author states we are humans living on this planet.
What do you need for informative writing?
Intro, body, and conclusion paragraphs
evidence and elaboration
a neutral tone
counterargument and rebuttal
Which transition words are we NOT using in high school writing?
All things considered,
Furthermore,
First, second, third,
In conclusion