Writing STAAR Review!

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What must the first paragraph of an essay include?

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A hook/thesis.

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Can you use first person 'I' in an expository essay?

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False.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'I studied for almost four hours but I still didn't pass the test.'?

Back

Add a comma after 'hours'.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'Sarah the shortest girl in the class made the basketball team.'?

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Add commas after 'Sarah' and 'class'.

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What does 'expository' mean?

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Informative.

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What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What is an expository essay?

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An essay that explains, informs, or describes a topic.

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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To connect ideas and help the flow of the essay.