Writing an

Informative Essay:
Evaluation and
Revision

Performance Task
 OBJECTIVES
01 integrate concrete details or supports using direct quotation,
paraphrase , and summary;

02 use MLA and APA in writing an informative essay;

03
write and revise an informative essay; and

conduct an evaluation of one’s informative

04 essay draft.
 COMMON CORE STATE STANDARD

Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and

W.2.b. sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples
appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

W.2.e. while attending to the norms and conventions of the
discipline in which they are writing
 Ponder on this…

Warm Up

What is plagiarism?
Evaluate your own draft before we proceed to revision.

(Refer on Performance Task- Part 3: Revision and

Evaluation )
You may encounter these words and acronyms…

Vocabulary

• quotation • citation
• paraphrase • MLA
• summary • APA
• credit
 Let’s discuss…

Cohesion
is the flow of sentences and paragraphs from one to another.

Coherence
is achieved when sentences and ideas are connected and flow together
smoothly.
 Ponder on this…

How do we achieve coherence?

Organizing the ideas through…

How do we achieve coherence?

Introduction -Thesis Statement

Body – Evidence
(examples, facts,
events, details)

Conclusion
(restatement
of thesis)
 Ponder on this…

How do we achieve cohesion?

Connecting the structures (sentences and

paragraphs) using…
Cohesive Devices/Transition Words
 Citation
MLA vs APA
MLA (Modern Language Association) is primarily used in
humanities subjects such as languages, literary studies,
and media studies.
(Author’s Last Name, page no.)

APA (American Psychological Association) is used by

Education, Psychology, and Sciences.
(Author’s Last Name, Year of Publication)
 PROOF READING AND EDITING

Revise your draft considering the following:

 using proper citation using MLA
 adding cohesive devices
 removing/editing slang/informal language
 removing personal opinions (must maintain an objective tone)
 looking for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuations
 WORD COUNT: from 350 to 500 words only

Use the remaining 30 mins to revise. Ask me if you have any

concerns.
How to add APA citation using MS Word
 OBJECTIVES
01 determine the elements of an informative text;

02 identify the different types of sources;

03 evaluate credible and reliable sources; and

note-take from researching relevant information

04 for pre-writing/planning phase;
narrow- down research topics.
05
 COMMON CORE STATE STANDARD

Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant,

W.2. b. and sufficient facts, extended definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other
information and examples appropriate to the
audience’s knowledge of the topic.
 Writing an
Informative
Essay

Performance Task
 Focus Your Research , p.299

• Primary Sources, which are firsthand or original accounts, such as

newspaper articles.
• Secondary Sources, such as encyclopedia entries.
• Digital Sources, or materials accessed on the internet.
• Original Research, such as eyewitness interviews or survey results.
 Evaluate Sources, p. 299

• Is the writer an authority on the subject?

• Is the information current, and does the publisher have a good
reputation?
• Do other sources confirm the information in this source?
 Recommended Search Engines for Academic Research
• RefSeek, searches more than one billion documents from academic and organizational
websites. Its clean interface makes it especially easy to use for students
 Recommended Search Engines for Academic Research
• Google Scholar, Great for academic research, you can use Google Scholar to find
articles from academic journals, conference proceedings, theses, and dissertations.
 OBJECTIVES
01 analyze a thesis statement according to parts and types;
differentiate the two types of thesis statement, point-by-
02 point organization and block organization;

03 formulate a thesis statement; and

prepare an outline for prewriting.

04
 COMMON CORE STATE STANDARD

Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and

W.2.b. sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples
appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

W.2.e. while attending to
the norms and conventions of the discipline in which
they are writing
You may encounter the following words:

• thesis
• cohesion
• coherent
• point-by-point
• block
 Elements of an Informative Text , p.298

An informative text…

has a clear thesis statement

 Elements of an Informative Text , p.298

An informative text…

presents facts and evidence from a variety

of reliable, credited sources
 Elements of an Informative Text , p.298

An informative text…

has a clear organization that seamlessly

integrates quotations, paraphrases, and
analysis from various sources
 Elements of an Informative Text , p.298

An informative text…

has smooth transitions that show the

relationships between ideas
 Elements of an Informative Text , p.298

An informative text…

follows correct grammar, formal style, and

an objective tone.
 MEDIA VOCABULARY
oratory delivery gesture cadence
formal public manner in movement of rhythm and
speaking which a the hands or flow of
speaker gives a body that language
speech conveys
meaning
“ “ Does seeking revenge
promote peace and
justice?”

Ponder on this.
”
p.294
p.294
 FIRST
REVIEW
GUIDE

01
 ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968) was named United States Attorney General

beginning when his brother President John F. Kennedy took office in 1961.

Robert Kennedy was known for fighting organized crime and championing

civil rights. As Attorney General, Kennedy fought for racial equality and

provided critical help in passing the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Kennedy was a leading presidential candidate when he was killed in Los

Angeles, a few months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy
 GUIDE QUESTIONS
Before we listen to his remarks, be guided by the following
questions:

• Is peace the cowardly option?

• How did Dr. King and Senator Kennedy contribute to

Civil Rights movement in a peaceful way?

• Have their methods proven effective over time?

 Independent Practice (5 mins)

• Answer Comprehension Check, p.

296.
• Please write your answer in a
COMPLETE SENTENCE.
 Comprehension Check:
1. What news does Kennedy communicate to his audience?
2. What fear does Kennedy have with respect to the African
American members of his audience?
3. What response to the news does Kennedy urge his listeners to
choose?
4. What poet does Kennedy quote at the end?
5. Where was Kennedy when he gave these remarks?