1. Informational Writing Process

2. Writing Process
Pre-write
Draft
Revise
Proofread
Publish

3. 5 Paragraph Essay
Introduction
Three Body Paragraphs
Conclusion

4. Introduction Start with a broad statement about your topic
Give Some General Information
Thesis Statement/ Three main points

5. What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is a strong statement that you can prove with evidence.
It is not a simple statement of fact.
Your thesis statement will be the main idea of your entire project.
A thesis statement should be the product of your own critical thinking after you have done some research. 

6. Body Paragraphs Begin with your topic sentence for this paragraph.
Give evidence in the form of a quote from a source.
Explain your evidence to the reader.
Transition to your next paragraph.

7. Conclusion Begin with a restatement of your thesis
Restate your main points (topic sentences) In a NEW WAY.
End with a broad sentence about your topic.

8. Select A Topic Focusing a research topic is narrowing a topic
Demonstrate a good understanding of the topic.
Include examples and important details.
You need to satisfy both yourself and your teacher that you know what you are talking about.

9. Notecards You will be required to turn in a notecard for each source.
25 POINTS

10. Sources You will be required to have at least 5 sources
- 1
- 1 website
- 1 book
- 2 others of your choice
25 POINTS

11. 5 Paragraph Essay
Ideas
Organization
Requirements
75 POINTS

12. Grammar You will need to really focus on your grammar and mechanics.
This includes phrasing, and formal tone/style
Capitalization, Punctuation, etc.
50 POINTS

13. Works Cited Page
Your works cited page needs to be the last page of your paper.
Alphabetical order.
Formatted correctly.
Reliable sources used.
25 POINTS