Expository Essay Structure

Where should the thesis of the essay be?

• In paragraph 2 (body paragraph)

• In the introduction paragraph

• In paragraph 3 (body paragraph)

• In the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

When you write your thesis statement, how many ideas should you present to the reader?

• there should be one idea

• there should be three ideas

• there should be two examples

• there should be two ideas

How do you begin an introduction?

• begin the intro with a general statement about the prompt or an example of figurative language.

• begin the intro with an example about your ideas

• begin the intro with "because" to explain your thesis

• begin the intro with explaining why the example is appropriate for the body paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

How do you begin a body paragraph?

• The body paragraph needs to begin with a restatement of the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to begin with an example explaining the idea from the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to begin with a transition phrase, then tell the reader what idea you'll focus on from the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to have a thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

In a body paragraph after you've stated your idea from the thesis statement, what needs to happen next?

• There needs to be a position statement.

• There needs to be a conclusion.

• There needs to be a thesis statement.

• There needs to be an example to explain why the idea is valid.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

How do you end a body paragraph?

• The body paragraph should end with a reason explaining why the example is being used to validate the idea.

• The body paragraph should end with a call to action.

• The body paragraph should end with a position statement.

• The body paragraph should end with a controlling idea.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

What is a good transition phrase to use when you begin the 1st body paragraph?

• To conclude

• First of all

• Next

• For example

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What is a good transition phrase to use when you go from body paragraph 1 to body paragraph 2?

• To continue

• To summarize

• For instance

• However

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What is a good transition to use when you end the essay (the conclusion)?

• Therefore

• To begin

• In the end

• For example

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

What should the conclusion consist of?

• A recipe for the best brownies ever

• A story about your childhood

• A restatement or a restatement of the main points of the essay.

• An example to prove your claim or idea is correct.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F