Expository Essay Structure

Front

How many paragraphs will your expository essay contain?

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5

Front

What is the last paragraph in an informational essay called?

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Conclusion

Front

What is it called when you say something that someone else said in a different way?

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Paraphrase

Front

What is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs in an informational/expository essay?

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Explaining 3 main ideas

Front

What is a thesis?

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A sentence that states what the essay is going to be about.

Front

What is the first paragraph of an expository essay called?

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Introduction

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

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A statement that grabs the reader's attention.

Front

What are supporting details in an essay?

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Facts, examples, or explanations that support the main idea.

Front

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

Front

What is a citation?

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A reference to a source of information.