December 7th, 2016 AC ELA Brown

Learning Objective ELAGSE8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Learning Objective: Write an informative essay that fully explains your research topic. Warm-up- Review the HW.

Opening: Quick Write Compare and contrast argumentative essays to informational essays.

Structure of informational essay Introduction: 1. Hook 2. Explain the Topic 3. Thesis Statement Body Paragraphs: 1. Topic Sentence 2. Text Evidence 3. Explain Evidence Conclusion: 1. Restate Thesis 2. Summary or Extra Information 3. Concluding Sentence

Task: Writing Process Answer the following: Topic Purpose Brainstorm Prewriting Organization Answer the following: Topic Purpose Brainstorm Create Your Own Organization Chart: Pick outline, web, or your own graphic organizer. Chart out your paper. You should have the follow: Introduction Multiple Body Paragraphs Conclusion

Use the document camera and show your work. Closing Use the document camera and show your work.