Expository Essay Structure

Which sentence connects the hook and the thesis statement in the introduction?

• Lead-out

• Lead-in (link)

• Clincher

• Connecting sentence

What is the final sentence in the introduction and the most important sentence of an essay?

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Link

• Theme/Message

What is the first sentence of a body paragraph? (PEEL)

• Thesis Sentence

• Explanation

• Point

• Example

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs?

• Describing 3 different topics

• Explaining 3 main ideas

• Asking 3 major questions

• Making 3 bold claims

What is the purpose of transitions and transition sentences?

• To help the paper flow well

• To confuse the reader

• To take up space

• To add more detail

How many paragraphs will your essay contain?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the thesis?

• The context in the essay

• It is in the body paragraphs

• It is the same thing as a hook

• A sentence that states what the essay is going to be about

The thesis statement is the:

• One of the supporting sentences

• Can be anywhere in the introduction

• First sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the introduction

The last paragraph in an informational essay is called...

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraph

• Summary

What is the final part of the "I" paragraph structure?

• Introduction

• Hook

• Closing statement

• Body