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Writing an Information Essay

Decide on a Topic 🟪 List favorite things you could ask about in a poll. (You can use this poll topic sheet.) Then circle the topic you like best. Cyrus listed the following ideas before choosing one.

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Create a Poll 🟪 Write two questions that you would like to ask classmates about your topic. Here are the questions Cyrus asked:

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Ask classmates in person or on paper and compile their answers. Compile means “collect information in one place.”