What is the standard structure of an expository essay?
Expository Essay Format

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English
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3rd - 5th Grade
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An expository essay typically follows a five-paragraph structure: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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How many main ideas should be included in the body of an expository essay?
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Three main ideas.
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What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?
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The introduction presents the topic and includes a hook to engage the reader, along with the topic sentence.
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What is a topic sentence?
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A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph, typically found in the introduction or the body of the essay.
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What is the role of the conclusion in an expository essay?
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The conclusion summarizes the main points discussed in the essay and reinforces the thesis statement.
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Where are transition words and phrases typically found in an expository essay?
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Transition words and phrases are typically found in the body of the essay to help connect ideas and paragraphs.
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What is the function of transition words in writing?
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Transition words help to guide the reader through the text, indicating relationships between ideas and improving the flow of the essay.
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