topic, What is the primary focus of this type of writing?, definitions, These are used alongside facts to convey information and explain ideas., prewriting, This is the first stage of the writing process mentioned in the unit., planning, The second stage of the writing process where students organize their ideas., drafting, The third stage of the writing process where the initial version of the essay is written., paragraphs, The unit requires a minimum of three of these for an explanatory piece., introduction, This must be clear and have a plan that fits the task and purpose., transitions, These words connect body paragraphs and ideas in a logical order., conclusion, This final section of the essay should connect back to the introduction., search, Tools like keywords and hyperlinks used to locate information online., graphics, Visual aids like maps or diagrams used to demonstrate understanding., abstract, A type of noun that describes an idea or quality, such as "childhood.", organizers, These help organize writing and often come as templates or outlines., punctuation, In the CUPS acronym, the "P" stands for this., article, A specific type of nonfiction text that might be found online or in a newspaper..

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