STAAR Expository Writing

Expository writing is _____________?

• informational

• fictional

The thesis statement structure is: words we take from the prompt_ because (reason #1) and (reason #2).

• false

• true

The thesis statement should guide your body paragraph writing for your essay.

• true

• false

Each body paragraph must include-

• A reason and examples with details

• topic and theme

• sentences and abbreviations

• words and phrases

What should you do in an expository essay?

• Tell a story
• Persuade people
• Explain like an expert

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

Experiencing happiness in daily activities is important because it leads to a meaningful existence and exciting life.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

Never giving up is important because it teaches us to keep searching for answers and to find better ways of solving problems.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

It is important to be passionate about something because passion keeps you engaged in learning more and helps get others involved.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

Having goals is important because people need something to work for and goals give people a sense of purpose.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

It's important to learn from our experiences because we can use them to help others and to grow into better individuals.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.