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Informational Writing
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Grade 8
2016-2017
A Strong Writing Task...
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A Strong Essay will demonstrate…
• Comprehension of the text
• Follows an organized structure (introduction, body, and
conclusion).
• Capitalizes and denotes titles correctly.
• Does not use personal pronouns (I, me, my.) Uses
rhetorical questions, if needed.
• Includes detailed body paragraphs with text evidence.
• Uses quotation marks correctly.
• Uses advanced vocabulary (grade 8 and beyond).
• Has been edited for Mechanics, Usage, and Grammar
mistakes
Break Down the Prompt
What two questions is the prompt asking?
1. In what ways do the presence of the Burmese Python negatively harm the new
environment?
2. What steps are being taken to stop the spread of the Burmese Python in the Florida
Everglades and have they been successful?
What do you need to write your essay about?
1. Discuss the harmful effects of the Burmese Python in the Florida Everglades.
How many texts do you need to include evidence from? 2
Introduction
● Step 1: Grab the reader’s attention (shocking statement or fact,
ask a question)
● Step 2: Give background information (use the prompt to
help!)
● Step 3: State topic/claim (from the prompt)
-- Include title of texts (essays, Infographic, videos, etc.)
-- Include authors’ names, if known
Introduction
Body
● The central focus of your essay
● Your essay should include one paragraph for each text
that you are asked to include in your response
● The paragraphs should be 4-5 sentences
● Remember ACE
-- A = Answer the question that supports the essay’s claim
-- C = Cite evidence from the text to support your answer
-- E = Explain how the text evidence supports your
answer
Body
Paragraph 2
Source- Scope
Body
Paragraph 3
SourceReadworks
Unit 2 – Informational Writing
How to Include Quotations in Your Essay
•According to Kristin Lewis, “…”
•According to Ms. Lewis, “…”
Transitions to Use after Quotations to
Explain
•Kristin Lewis writes, “…”
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This is important because…
•The author clearly states, “…”
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This means that…
•In the text, “The Snake That’s Eating Florida”...
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In other words, ...
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This shows that…
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This explains why…
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As a result, …
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Another example is…
•According to the text, “Pythons Invade the Florida
Everglades”...
•An example from the text is…
Conclusion
● Step 1: Use a transition to show your writing its coming
to a close
-- In conclusion,
-- It is clear,
● Step 2: Restate topic/claim (from intro)
--Include title of texts (essays, infographic, videos, etc.)
--Include authors’ names, if known
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Step 3 : Restate the main idea of each body paragraph
Step 4 : End with a final though to make the reader
think about the claim or make a change
Conclusion
Paragraph 4
Graphic
Organizer
Typing Rough Draft
Use Writer’s Packet
• Introduction graphic organizer
• List of transition words for body paragraphs
-- Introducing a citation
-- Explaining a citation
• Body paragraph 1 graphic organizer
• Body paragraph 2 graphic organizer
• Conclusion graphic organizer
Informational Essay Checklist
● Has a clear introduction
● States a focus/topic clearly, precisely, and thoughtfully
● Uses specific evidence from the text(s) to support and
develop the topic and explains that evidence
● Concludes effectively
● Uses precise language
● Shows control over conventions (See Editing Checklist)
Editing Checklist
● Paragraphs indented
● Punctuation
● NO run-on sentences and
fragments
● Quotation Marks
● Pronoun Agreement
● Subject-Verb Agreement
● Capitalization
● Commas
● Apostrophes
● Spelling
● Using the Right Word