Expository Writing

True or False?

The thesis statement is found in middle of the first body paragraph.

• True

• False

An expository essay consists of:

• beginning, middle, and end
• rising action, climax, falling action
• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion.
• stanzas

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.RI.7.5

The space between the margin of the paper and the beginning of a paragraph is called

• a space
• a blank
• nothing
• an indent

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Fill in the blank of the "math" problem below.

The Topic + ___________ = Your Thesis

• the hook

• your 3 main ideas

• the "so what?"

• transition words

What can you find in the prompt to help you write your thesis?

• your 3 main ideas

• the hook

• the topic

• the "so what?"

What should you NOT do when writing your essay?

• Ramble - write pointless things to just fill up space

• Draft - write everything down without worrying about grammar yet; you can fix this when you revise

• Brainstorm - outline your essay to keep it organized

• Write an introduction - you can start with your body paragraphs since those are the most important

When writing your essay, you don't have room or time to:

• Repeat yourself
• Write a hook
• Write a draft on scratch paper
• Write in the third person

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Never, never, never, never, never:

• go off topic from your thesis

• Restate your thesis in the conclusion

• Write in the first person

• Write about others' experiences

Your essay should have how many paragraphs?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

Without this, we wouldn't know what you are talking about...

• Details
• Exposition
• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4