Expository

Expository means what?

• telling how you feel 
• Informing
• sharing opinions
• researching

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

TEKS.ELA.E2.10B

TEKS.ELA.E3.10B

TEKS.ELA.E4.10B

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• Details
• Exposition
• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Your introduction should have this in addition to your thesis statement.

• hook/ question/attention getter
• bar/ statement/ quiz
• line/ quote
• text/ message

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CCSS.W.6.2A

The essay must include proper punctuation and spelling.

• True
• False

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.IV

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.V E2.9D.IV

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.V

Each paragraph must include-

• Central Idea, details 
• topic and theme
• sentences and abbreviations
• words and phrases

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

Your essay includes how many main parts?

• 1
• 3
• 6
• 9

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

TEKS.ELA.E2.10B

TEKS.ELA.E3.10B

TEKS.ELA.E4.10B

What is another name for the thesis statement?

• Main Idea Statement
• Controlling idea

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

What should you do in an expository essay?

• Tell a story
• Persuade people
• Explain like an expert

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

TEKS.ELA.E2.10B

TEKS.ELA.E3.10B

TEKS.ELA.E4.10B

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?
"Experiencing happiness in what you do can lead to a fulfilling, exciting life."  

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.
• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.
• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.
• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?
"If you give up on reaching one goal, you are more likely to keep giving up in the future."

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities. 
• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.
• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.
• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.2B