Expository Writing (STAAR English I)

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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To explain or inform.

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True or False: Punctuation does not matter when writing your essay.

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False.

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What structure should your expository essay have?

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An introduction, body, and conclusion.

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What is a controlling idea in an expository essay?

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A thesis statement.

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What term describes evidence that supports the topic sentence?

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Details.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of the introduction in an expository essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is the function of the body paragraphs in an expository essay?

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To provide evidence and examples that support the thesis.

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What is the conclusion in an expository essay?

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A summary of the main points and a restatement of the thesis.

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What does APE stand for in writing?

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Answer, Prove, Explain.