An Introduction

An informative essay, also known as an expository essay, gives the reader detailed information about a specific topic. Informative/expository essays are usually written in five paragraphs, but you guys will be filling three pages. Minimum of 3 pages. Maximum of 5 pages. Your works cited page should not be included in the page count.

First paragraph: Introduction States the character and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example Fifth paragraph: Conclusion Nicely summarizes everything

Take a deep breath Choose a character or topic you find interesting. 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/create 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.

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.

Format for FD MLA Times New Roman 12 pt. font double-spaced indent each paragraph Last name and number in top right corner Must be printed, stapled, and ready to turn in on due date. Must use www.turnitin.com

Important Dates September 9th - Outline due September 12th - Rough Draft due September 14th - Peer-edit forms due September 16th - Final Draft due

Citations

Go to www.shspartans.com —> “Son of Citation” under the media center’s section Any questions?