Expository Writing Review

Expository writing is writing to

• Describe

• Explain

• Persuade

Expository writing is also known as

• Informational writing

• Brainstorming

• Narrative writing

How many paragraphs does an essay have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

What is the first paragraph in an essay called?

• Concluding paragraph

• Introduction paragraph

• Body Paragraph

What is the point of brainstorming activities?

• To exercise your brain

• To keep your mind active

• To help get your ideas written down

What are the 3 brainstorming activities?

• Thesis, Introduction, Listing

• Cluster, Listing, Freewrite

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

What is this brainstorming technique called?

• Listing

• Cluster Diagram

• Freewrite

What is the main topic of this brainstorming activity?

Which paragraph does the thesis statement belong?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To spice up one's essay

• To declare what you believe and what you intend to prove

• To help readers understand your brainstorming