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7th & 8th Grade Language Arts
Mr. Zindler
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein
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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