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Informational Writing

Informational Writing . 5-Paragraph Essay. Introduction Paragraph- . What is the purpose of an introduction? Get your reader interested in a topic Give the reader the background information they need to understand your essay Give your reader a preview of what you intend to tell them.

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Informational Writing

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  1. Informational Writing 5-Paragraph Essay

  2. Introduction Paragraph- What is the purpose of an introduction? • Get your reader interested in a topic • Give the reader the background information they need to understand your essay • Give your reader a preview of what you intend to tell them

  3. Example Introduction World’s Ugliest Dog Competition Have you ever seen a dog that was so ugly you thought it was cute? At the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California they celebrate ugly dogs every year at their Ugliest Dog Competition. The competition started in the 1970s and invites ugly dogs and their owners from around the world to participate. The owner of the awarding winning ugliest dog gets $1,000, and the dog gets a year’s supply of doggie treats. The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is a great American tradition because it celebrates man’s best friend, encourages international unity, and provides family-friendly entertainment.

  4. Example Introduction World’s Ugliest Dog Competition Have you ever seen a dog that was so ugly you thought it was cute? At the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California they celebrate ugly dogs every year at their Ugliest Dog Competition. The competition started in the 1970s and invites ugly dogs and their owners from around the world to participate. The owner of the awarding winning ugliest dog gets $1,000, and the dog gets a year’s supply of doggie treats. The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is a great American tradition because it celebrates man’s best friend, encourages international unity, and provides family-friendly entertainment.

  5. Introduction Paragraph: Hook Hook- question, surprising fact, or historical relevancy about your topic and is ALWAYS the first sentence The HOOK it gets the reader interested in your topic. EXAMPLE: Have you ever seen a dog that was so ugly you thought it was cute?

  6. Example Hooks TOPIC- World’s Ugliest Dog Competition Question: Have you ever seen a dog that was so ugly you thought it was cute? Interesting Fact: Walle, a boxer/beagle mutt, earned the distinct title of World’s Ugliest Dog in 2013. Historical Relevancy: This year, a California fair celebrates a unique 25th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition.

  7. Example Hooks TOPIC- What makes your city a world city? Question: Interesting Fact: Historical Relevancy:

  8. Introduction Paragraph: Background Information Background Information- your personal experience with the topic AND an introduction to the research you conducted The BACKGROUND INFORMATION gives the reader the facts they need to understand your essay EXAMPLE: The competition started in the 1970s and invites ugly dogs and their owners from around the world to participate. The owner of the awarding winning ugliest dog gets $1,000, and the dog gets a year’s supply of doggie treats.

  9. Background Information Breakdown Personal Experience- events you have lived through Background Information- what you have read about or learned from another source including relevant history, terminology, or other pertinent details

  10. Example Background Information Topic- What makes your city a world city? Personal Experience- Background Information-

  11. Introduction Paragraph: Thesis Statement Thesis Statement- your opinion stated as fact followed by three supports for your opinion and it is ALWAYS the last sentence in the paragraph The THESIS STATEMENT gives your reader a preview of what you intend to tell them EXAMPLE: The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is a great American tradition because it celebrates man’s best friend, encourages international unity, and provides family-friendly entertainment.

  12. Thesis Statement Breakdown Claim- your opinion stated as fact Supports- distinct reasons that defend your claim Claim- The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is a great American tradition Supports: 1- it celebrates man’s best friend 2- encourages international unity 3- provides family-friendly entertainment.

  13. Thesis Statement Example TOPIC-What makes your city a world city? Claim- Supports- 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement-

  14. Practice writing AN Introduction paragraph

  15. Body Paragraph- What is the point of the body paragraph- • Restates your support of your claim • Provides reader with new information • Emphasizes importance of your support

  16. Example Body Paragraph Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend. Like men, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colorations. The world’s ugliest dog competition celebrates the diversity of the species and even allows mutts to compete, unlike in traditional dog competitions. Also unique to this competition is that some of the dogs competing are available for adoption from the audience. This contest celebrates the odd and the bizarre of the dog world because even the ugliest of dogs could be some man’s best friend.

  17. Example Body Paragraph Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend. Like men, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colorations. The world’s ugliest dog competition celebrates the diversity of the species and even allows mutts to compete, unlike in traditional dog competitions. Also unique to this competition is that some of the dogs competing are available for adoption from the audience. This contest celebrates the odd and the bizarre of the dog world because even the ugliest of dogs could be some man’s best friend.

  18. Body Paragraph- Topic Sentence Topic Sentence- restates a support from your thesis statement in the FIRST SENTENCE of the paragraph The TOPIC SENTENCE restates one support of your claim. EXAMPLE- Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend.

  19. Topic Sentence Example TOPIC- What makes your city a world city? Topic Sentence #1 Topic Sentence #2 Topic Sentence #3

  20. Body Paragraph- Evidence Evidence- 3-4 sentences of facts, statistics, and research that support your claim The EVIDENCE provides the reader with new information. EXAMPLE- The world’s ugliest dog competition celebrates the diversity of the species and even allows mutts to compete, unlike in traditional dog competitions.

  21. Evidence Example TOPIC- What makes your city a world city? What facts, statistics, or research can you think of? 1. 2. 3.

  22. Body Paragraph- Concluding Sentence Concluding Sentence- restates why this support is important to your claim and is ALWAYS the last sentence in your paragraph The CONCLUDING SENTENCE emphasizes the importance of your support EXAMPLE- This contest celebrates the odd and the bizarre of the dog world because even the ugliest of dogs could be some man’s best friend.

  23. Body Paragraph- Concluding Sentence TOPIC- What makes your city a world city? Concluding Sentence #1 Concluding Sentence #2 Concluding Sentence #3

  24. Practice writing a body paragraph

  25. Concluding Paragraph What is the purpose of writing a conclusion? • Remind your reader of your thesis statement • Remind your reader of your body paragraphs • Make your paper memorable

  26. Example Conclusion The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest quickly became a great American tradition after its introduction in the 1970s. Dogs are man’s best friend and should be celebrated no matter their appearance or pedigree. Most recently, a British Chinese Crested pup won the competition proving that loving your dog is something we all have in common. This family-friendly event is cheap, guilt-free entertainment for the dog-lover in all of us. So, the next time you see an ugly dog, maybe you should suggest that it be the next contestant in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

  27. Example Conclusion The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest quickly became a great American tradition after its introduction in the 1970s. Dogs are man’s best friend and should be celebrated no matter their appearance or pedigree. Most recently, a British Chinese Crested pup won the competition proving that loving your dog is something we all have in common. This family-friendly event is cheap, guilt-free entertainment for the dog-lover in all of us. So, the next time you see an ugly dog, maybe you should suggest that it be the next contestant in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

  28. Concluding Paragraph- Restated Thesis Restated Thesis- put your thesis into new words The RESTATED THESIS remind your reader of your claim and supports. EXAMPLE- The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest quickly became a great American tradition after its introduction in the 1970s.

  29. Concluding Paragraph- Restated Body Paragraphs Restated Body Paragraphs- summarize each body paragraph into one sentence The RESTATED BODY PARAGRAPHS remind your reader of your body paragraphs. EXAMPLE- Dogs are man’s best friend and should be celebrated no matter their appearance or pedigree.

  30. Concluding Paragraph- Closing Statement Closing Statement- let your reader know why this topic or information is important The CLOSING STATEMENT makes your paper memorable. EXAMPLE- So, the next time you see an ugly dog, maybe you should suggest that it be the next contestant in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

  31. Practice writing a concluding paragraph

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