Expository Writing Techniques and Strategies

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay?

• To share personal opinions and emotions

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To explain a topic logically and straightforwardly

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of expository writing?

• Appropriate sequencing of ideas

• Presentation of facts

• Logical order

• Inclusion of personal opinions

What is the first step in writing an expository essay?

• Writing the conclusion

• Determining the essay topic

• Gathering evidence

• Writing the introduction

What is another term for the essay topic section in the graphic organizer?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Thesis statement

• Conclusion

Which method of writing a thesis statement involves stating the topic followed by the reasons?

• Summary thesis

• Two-sentence thesis

• Standard thesis

• Implied thesis

What question should you ask yourself to develop your ideas for the essay?

• Why do I think this?

• What is my conclusion?

• How do I prove this?

• What am I writing about?

What is considered the most important part of the essay according to the video?

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

• Introduction

• Evidence

What should the introduction paragraph of an expository essay include?

• An opinion, a riddle, and a topic sentence

• Statistics, a question, and a summary

• A personal story, evidence, and a conclusion

• A quote, background information, and a thesis statement

What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph in an expository essay?

• To present personal opinions

• To restate the thesis and summarize the essay

• To introduce new evidence

• To ask the reader a question

Which section of the rubric evaluates sentence fluency and word choice?

• Style and convention

• Organization

• Body paragraphs

• Introduction