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Informational Essay

4 Parts to the Essay

1. Beginning - Introduction

      a.  Hook Question - an explosive, interesting question that will make the              reader want to read your entire essay.

      b.  Answer the Hook Question

      c.  Supporting Facts

      d.  Thesis Statement

 

2.  Body Paragraphs

     a.  Who

     b.  What

     c.  When

     d.  Where

     e.  Why

     f.   How

 

3.  Conclusion

    a. Summary

    b. Restate the Thesis

 

4.  Edit

     a. Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling

     b. Grammar

     c. Transitions

How To Begin

Choose a Topic
What do I want to tell the reader
Brainstorm 3 main idea
Research - Create an Explosive Attention Grabber - Hook Question
Create a Strong Thesis
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