Lesson 78 of 88 · Introductions and Conclusions
⭐ 30 XP🗻 Essay SummitInformative Essay: Volcanoes
✍️ Today's hook
Explain how volcanoes form and describe a famous eruption.
Warm-up scribble
Write down something you believe — and one reason you believe it.
Mentor sentence
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Instructions
Explain how volcanoes form and describe a famous eruption. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to Include
Topic
Clearly introduce the topic.
Facts
Include at least three facts or details.
Organization
Group related information together.
Vocabulary
Use topic-specific vocabulary.
Conclusion
Write a concluding sentence.
Creative Writing
Explain how volcanoes form and describe a famous eruption. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to include:
- Topic: Clearly introduce the topic.
- Facts: Include at least three facts or details.
- Organization: Group related information together.
- Vocabulary: Use topic-specific vocabulary.
- Conclusion: Write a concluding sentence.
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Informative Essay: Volcanoes
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