What is expository writing?
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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