1. December 7th, 2016 AC ELA
Brown

2. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

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