2. Components to informational paragraph: Opening sentence introducing your topic. Fact 1-about topic Fact 2-about topic Fact 3-about topic Closing sentence about topic.
3. Remember: You are not comparing anything! EXAMPLE: Cruise ships have many activities aboard to keep passengers occupied. On average, hybrids get 44 miles per gallon. Bicycles are not only healthy for the human body, but they also don’t pollute the environment. NON EXAMPLE: Hybrid cars get more miles per gallon than SUVs. SUV’s have a better safety rating compared to motorcycles and convertibles.
4. EXAMPLE: Information 1 Topic Motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular. On average they get 44 miles per gallon. They are also very fast and loud. In addition to their high number of miles per gallon and their fast ability, motorcycles also are appealing to the eye. Motorcycles are fuel affiance, fast, and visually appealing. Information 2 Information 3 Summary, closing sentence