INFORMATIONAL WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Name: _______________________________________ Date: ________________

Topic:

Opening Paragraph: Includes attention getter, thesis statement, and background and evidence.

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Reason #3 Topic Sentence:

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Concluding paragraph: Restate the thesis, summarize your points or ideas, and extend, go beyond the
larger meaning.