Expository Writing

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What is expository writing?

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Expository writing is a type of writing that aims to explain, inform, or describe a topic to the reader.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay and guides the writing.

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True or False: The thesis statement should guide your paragraph writing for your essay.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT an example of expository writing? (newspaper article, instruction booklet, recipe, short story)

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Short story

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True or False: The topic sentences belong in the first sentence of each body paragraph.

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True

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What is the purpose of a 'hook' in an introduction paragraph?

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A 'hook' is used to grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.

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True or False: The introduction paragraph should start with a 'hook' to grab the reader's attention.

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True

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What are the three main components of each body paragraph?

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Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, text evidence, and an explanation.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific examples or quotes from a text that support the main idea or argument.