Expository Essay (Informative Essay)

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of an expository essay?

• To explain a concept or idea

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a story

• To entertain the reader

Match

Match the following: Four main part of an Expository Essay

• Hook the reader and end with a thesis that states your main idea.

• Share your first reason or example supporting your thesis.

• Share your second reason or example.

• Restate your thesis and reflect on why the topic is important.

🟦 Introduction

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Body Paragrah 1

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Body Paragrah 2

🟥 Conclusion

• 🟦 Introduction

• 🟩

  Body Paragrah 1

• 🟧

  Body Paragrah 2

• 🟥 Conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main parts of an expository essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph 1

• Body Paragraph 2

• References

Multiple Choice

What are two key differences between a score of 5 and a score of 1 on the STAAR expository essay rubric?

• Score of 5 has clear thesis and strong organization, while score of 1 lacks thesis and structure.

• Score of 5 has many errors, while score of 1 has few errors.

• Score of 5 is incomplete, while score of 1 is complete.

• Score of 5 uses vague ideas, while score of 1 uses precise language.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clues indicate that a prompt is expository?

• It asks for your opinion.

• It uses words like explain, describe, discuss, or tell how.

• It asks you to convince someone.

• It tells you to narrate a story.

Multiple Choice

Which is an Expository essay Prompt?

• Describe your favorite hobby in detail.

• Convince others to join a club at school.

• Explain why helping others is an important part of life.

• Write a story about a kind act you witnessed.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the introduction is the thesis statement?

• Working with others helps people achieve more than they could alone.

• Teamwork is important because it builds trust and helps everyone reach shared goals.

• When people communicate and depend on one another, they learn to solve problems together.

• One reason teamwork matters is that it builds trust.

Multiple Choice

What does the thesis statement do in an expository essay?

• It gives the reader background information.

• It lists the examples and transitions used later.

• It states the main idea the essay will explain.

• It summarizes the conclusion.

Multiple Choice

In Body Paragraph 1, which sentence gives the reason that supports the thesis?

• When people communicate and depend on one another, they learn to solve problems together.

• For example, teammates who listen and share ideas finish projects faster and better.

• One reason teamwork matters is that it builds trust.

• Teamwork helps people achieve more than they could alone.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence gives the example or evidence that supports the reason?

• One reason teamwork matters is that it builds trust.

• For example, teammates who listen and share ideas finish projects faster and better.

• When people communicate and depend on one another, they learn to solve problems together.

• Teamwork helps everyone reach shared goals.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence gives the reason that supports the thesis?

• Teamwork also helps everyone reach goals.

• In sports, each player has a different role.

• This shows that teamwork allows people to combine their strengths.

• In conclusion, teamwork teaches people how to communicate.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence gives the example or evidence for that reason?

• In sports, each player has a different role, but success comes from cooperating.

• Teamwork also helps everyone reach goals.

• This shows that teamwork allows people to combine their strengths.

• Working together makes success possible for everyone.