Expository writing

What are the parts of a thesis statement?

• claim and reasons

• claim

• reasons

• I am not sure.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the purpose of an expository essay?

• to explain

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to narrate

What is the task of your essay prompt?

• write an essay

• read carefully

• consider the quote

• think about the information

Why is the subject of an essay important? (More than one answer)

• it provides you with the topic you are writing about

• it helps you to organize your thoughts

• it provides you with ideas

• it helps you brainstorm

Brainstorming and prewriting are the most important thing when organizing an essay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.5

What is the first sentence of your body paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Concrete Detail

• Commentary

• Concluding Remark

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What are the second and third sentences of your body paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Concrete Detail

• Commentary

• Concluding Remark

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the fourth sentence of your body paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Concrete Detail

• Commentary

• Concluding Remark

What is the fifth sentence of your body paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Concrete Detail

• Commentary

• Concluding Remark

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Approximately, how long should your essay be at a minimum?

• 5 sentences

• 10 sentences

• 15 sentences

• 50 sentences