8th grade informational writing

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Purpose of expository writing?

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To inform/explain.

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An expository essay requires an objective tone, meaning...

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Only the facts, no opinions.

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An expository essay should contain __________ language.

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Formal

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Thesis statement:

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A sentence that explains your topic/central idea.

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Thesis statement placement in an essay?

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Last sentence of the first paragraph.

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In an expository essay, all paragraphs need...

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Topic/conclusion sentences.

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Synonym for expository essay?

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Informational Essay

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Best example of expository writing?

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a science textbook

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Not an example of expository writing:

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short story

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Expository writing should be...

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factual