Expository Writing

Expository writing has 3 parts.

Select the correct 3.

• introduction

• counterclaim

• conclusion

• body

Expository means...

• to persuade

• to explain or describe something

• to read carefully

• to ask questions about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

This is also known as the writer's claim that he/ she is trying to prove.

• transition

• main idea

• thesis statement

• topic sentence

The 1st sentence of your essay should be your...

• thesis statement

• hook

• claim

• audience

How many pieces of text evidence should support your topic sentence in each body paragraph?

• 2-3

• 1

• as many as you can find

• you don't actually have to have specific evidence

Each body paragraph begins with a transition, then a...

• hook

• thesis statement

• claim

• topic sentence

__________________ create a logical flow by providing organization to an essay.

• Transitions

• Text features

• Words

• Context clues

Select the word with the most negative connotation.

• cheap

• frugal

• economical

• inexpensive

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

Select all of the correct answers.

• to begin with, in addition to, finally

• you might argue...

• if you think this, then...

• first, next, last

What is the connection between your thesis and the topic sentences of the body paragraphs?

• Topic sentences are the key points in the thesis.

• Topic sentences are the same thing as the thesis.

• What's a topic sentence?

• You should reverse the order of your topic sentences.