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Writing an Explanatory Essay

Writing an Explanatory Essay

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English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.1, RI.5.2, RI.6.8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an explanatory essay?

Back

An explanatory essay is a type of writing that explains a topic or idea in a clear and concise manner, providing information and evidence to help the reader understand.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many complete paragraphs should your explanatory essay have?

Back

4 or more.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should you do after finding text evidence for your essay prompt?

Back

Think of a general reason that this evidence supports your main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can personal experiences be included in your explanation of text evidence?

Back

Yes, you can relate your personal experiences to the text evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Should each reason in your essay be developed in a separate paragraph?

Back

Yes, each reason should be explained in its own paragraph.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in an explanatory essay?

Back

The introductory paragraph introduces the topic and presents the main idea or thesis statement.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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