Informative Writing

What is an informative
essay?
 Informative Writing
• Informs the readers about a particular topic or
interest
• Provides facts that will educate the readers by:
a. looking at its importance
b. analyzing its relationship with other topics or
issues
c. researching about a topic
 Types of informative Writing
• Cause and Effect
• Process
• Descriptive
• Compare and Contrast
• Problem and Solution
 Types of informative Writing
• Cause and Effect
- Shows a relationship between the cause of
something and the effect that follows as a
result
 Types of informative Writing
• Process
- Shows the step-by-step directions or
guidance in doing something
 Types of informative Writing
• Descriptive
-  Shows a description of a person, place or
thing in such a way that a picture is formed
in the reader's mind
 Types of informative Writing
• Compare and Contrast
-  Shows the similarities and differences
between two or more topics
 Types of informative Writing
• Problem and Solution
-  shows a problem and then suggests one or
more solutions
Structure of an Informative Writing
• a clear opening
• general information about the topic
• more specific information
• a summarizing conclusion
• an interesting and easy-to- read layout
Structure of an Informative Writing
Example:

I. Introduction
II. Body
III. Conclusion
Introduction
 Introduction
• first part of the essay
• grabs your reader’s interest
• explains to the readers what to expect
 3 Main Parts of an Introduction
1. Hook
2. Background Information
3. Thesis Statement
 3 Main Parts of an Introduction
1. Hook
- Quotations
- Questions
- Facts/ Statistics
 Introduction

People need exercise to stay healthy. Adults should

exercise 20 minutes daily, but most people do not.
Activities like swimming, lifting weights, and playing
sports are often inconvenient or too expensive. The
best type of exercise is walking because it is easy,
convenient, and usually done outside.
 3 Main Parts of an Introduction
2. Background Information
- Gives a little information about the topic
- Gives main points (why the topic is important)
 Introduction

People need exercise to stay healthy. Adults should

exercise 20 minutes daily, but most people do not.
Activities like swimming, lifting weights, and playing
sports are often inconvenient or too expensive. The
best type of exercise is walking because it is easy,
convenient, and usually done outside.
 3 Main Parts of an Introduction
3. Thesis Statement
• Main topic/ position
• Back bone of your essay
• General statement
 Introduction

People need exercise to stay healthy. Adults should

exercise 20 minutes daily, but most people do not.
Activities like swimming, lifting weights, and playing
sports are often inconvenient or too expensive. The
best type of exercise is walking because it is easy,
convenient, and usually done outside.
Body
 Body
• Longest part of the essay
• Where to write arguments
• Explain main points
• Give experiences
 Body
Walking is easy. When exercise is too difficult, people stop doing it. However, when
exercise is too simple, people often enjoy it and continue to do it. Also, easy activities
cause fewer injuries and less pain than strenuous activities. Walking is great exercise
because it is simple and pleasant to do.

Walking is convenient. A person can walk anywhere in the city, country, or mountains.
Many other forms of exercise require special equipment or locations. For example,
swimming requires a pool. Lifting weights requires barbells and benches. Walking can be
done anytime and anywhere without special preparation.

Walking is often done outside. During exercise, the body procedures chemicals called
endorphins and serotonin, which calm stress and make people feel happy. Scientists
found that people who spend time outdoors in nature feel happier than people who do
not. Walking outside helps mental and physical health.
Conclusion
 Conclusion
First Sentence- reviews the main idea of the thesis
statement in different words.
Walking is an ideal exercise. It is easier than
many other sports. It is also more than
convenient than many other activities, as a
person can do it almost any time or place. Finally,
walking is usually done outside, which helps
people feel happy and less stressed. Everyone
who wants regular exercise should try walking.
 Conclusion
Middle Sentences- review the 3- body paragraph

Walking is an ideal exercise. It is easier than

many other sports. It is also more than convenient
than many other activities, as a person can do it
almost any time or place. Finally, walking is
usually done outside, which helps people feel
happy and less stressed. Everyone who wants
regular exercise should try walking.
 Conclusion
Last Sentence- tells the result or consequence based
on the thesis statement
Walking is an ideal exercise. It is easier than
many other sports. It is also more than
convenient than many other activities, as a
person can do it almost any time or place. Finally,
walking is usually done outside, which helps
people feel happy and less stressed. Everyone
who wants regular exercise should try walking.
How do you write an
effective essay?
References:

Lapid, M. (2018). English and Communication Arts and Skills Through Afro- Asian
Literature 8 (8th edition). Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

ClickView Pty Limited. (2009). Informative Report Writing Skills. YouTube.

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