Expository essay

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

• To persuade

What are the 3 bold words shown on an STAAR expository prompt?

• Read, Think, and Prompt
• Prompt, Think, and Picture
• Read, Think, and Write
• Think, Write, and Prompt

You must write about the quote in the box.

• True
• False

You must use the 'Think' quote in your writing.

• True
• False

The 'Write' section is your prompt, and you should write about it.

• T
  True
• False

Your controlling idea should be at the end of your essay.

• True
• False

Your controlling idea should consist of

• Simple language, Opinion, and Reasonable information
• Subject, Opinion, and Reason(s)
• Subject, Other information, and Reasonable information
• Some information, Opinion, and Reasons

You should NOT write in paragraphs.

• True
• False

You should organize your writing by having an

• Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
• Introduction, Controlling Idea, and Conclusion
• Controlling Idea, Introduction, and Body Paragraphs
• Introduction, and Truism

What is the correct order for an introduction?

• Hook, Controlling Idea, Reason 1, Transition summary

• Controlling Idea, reason 1 & 2, Transition summary

• Hook, Controlling Idea, Reason 1 & 2, Transition summary

• I have no idea. LOL