An informative essay, also known as an expository essay, gives the reader detailed information about a specific topic

Take a deep breath, yo.

• Take a deep breath, yo.
• Choose a character or topic you have some definite opinion(s) on or already know something about.
• Start with what you know—I promise you already know a lot. Then do research or look through a text to fill in the gaps.
• Brainstorm using a graphic organizer, write out ideas, maybe make an outline.
• Write a draft.
• Revise with a friend. Revise with a parent/guardian. Revise by yourself. Revise with your teacher.
• Rewrite.
• Edit, proofread, check spelling, grammar, etc.
• Turn in, on time, your last draft. Consider yourself a writer.

R - Restate the Question or Prompt

• R - Restate the Question or Prompt
• Introduction
• A - Answer the Question or Prompt
• Introduction
• G - Give Evidence
• Body
• E - Explain Evidence
• Body
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• C - Conclude
• Conclusion

It should be fact-based.

• It should be fact-based.
• Facts can be quotes, statistics, definitions, names, dates, events.
• It should be formal.
• Remember who your reader is (the teacher!).
• Use examples.
• Explain what you mean.
• Don’t be overwhelmed. You have a lot of valuable stuff to say. Your teachers want to read it.

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