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Are images essential for an informative essay?

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Not at all! Including some related related images might help your audience understand your subject more, however.

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How would I start the introduction?

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Start your introduction with a hook to draw your reader in. It could be a question, proverb, or popular misconception based on your topic.

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How do I know if my reader liked the essay without asking?

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You definitely want to read body language and pay very close attention to little messages. For example, if their brows furrow or scrunch up, they may be confused or surprised, which may not be a good thing unless you wrote something like a fun fact. If the lip twitches upward, that may mean they find the article funny, or they have positive thoughts about what they have read.

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What would be most helpful in organizing information before drafting an informative essay?

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You can create a plan sheet. This helps when you struggle with the main idea. It should be a simple graphic organizer for the first paragraph, second, and third (etc.). Be sure to include your thesis (in the intro) and topic sentences for subsequent paragraphs.

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How can I write a good thesis statement?

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Write it as a statement that you believe is true, and it has to be the main idea of what you're backing up with facts.

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What kind of order can the essay be in?

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You would be best sticking to the order in the article. Use the first and last paragraphs to introduce and wrap up what you put forth in the body paragraphs.

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