Explanatory Essay Review

Every body paragraph has a different claim about a new topic, and every claim needs....

• an introductoin

• a hook

• evidence

• a conclusion

After you put evidence, you must explain that evidence with...

• Reasoning (this shows)

• more evidence

• a claim

• a hook

What is the purpose of reasoning?

• To entertain the readers.

• To explain what your evidence means.

• To grab the readers attentiong.

• To give more evidence.

What do you use to support your claim.

• Counterclaim

• Thesis Statement

• Elaboration/Reasoning

• Evidence

What type of essay would you write using this writing prompt:

Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of reasons why this would be a good job for you. Write an essay to explain why this is your ideal job.

• Argumentative

• Explanatory

What is a thesis statement?

• A summary of what you read

• A claim you are making based on a writing prompt

• Textual evidence

• An explanation for your evidence

The body paragraphs are meant to do what?

• To set up the hook.

• To explain the claim/thesis statement.

• To extend the essay.

• To waste time.

Why do we need evidence?

• To practice combining information

• To make a topic sentence.

• To make the paragraphs longer.

• To support, prove, and explain the reasons/claim.

^{(Fill in the blank)}

"This clearly shows" is a transitional phrase for _______________.

• Topic sentences

• Evidence

• Explaining evidence

• Conclusion

What should your body paragraphs contain first?

• Examples, quotations, and facts.

• transition sentence

• A topic sentence