Expository writing Revision

Expository means...

• to persuade

• to explain or describe something

• to read carefully

• to ask questions about a topic

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

Select all of the correct answers.

• to begin with, in addition to, finally

• one could argue...

• if you think this, then...

• first, next, last

Expository/Informative writing uses what type of passages?

• Informational/ Nonfiction

• Fiction

• Poems

• Dramas/Plays

TRUE/FALSE: The INTRODUCTION should begin with a HOOK to draw in the reader's' attention.

• True

• False

True or False: The thesis statement belongs in your body paragraphs.

• True
• False

What should be in your introduction?

• Topic Sentence and clarifying statement 
• Examples and text evidence
• Introduction of the topic and thesis statement

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

• thesis statement

• hook

• claim

• audience

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

• Transitions

• Text features

• Words

• Context clues

The purpose of expository writing is to...

• persuade readers to believe your ideas/opinions

• inform or teach readers about the topic

• entertain readers

• appeal to the reader's emotions

Another name for expository writing is...

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Creative

• Narrative