Expository Essays

What is the main idea?

• 1st Paragraph

• Topic

• Conclusion

• Expository text

Thesis =

• Hook + Topic

• Topic + Examples

• Topic + Opinion

• Opinion + Hook

A transition is needed at the beginning of every paragraph

• True

• False

Does this intro have a hook?

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." ~ Anonymous. Experiencing the power of true friendship is one of the greatest values a person can have.

• Yes

• No

• What is a hook?

• IDK

What is an appropriate transition word for the introductory paragraph?

• First,

• For example,

• In addition,

• None of the above

Should an introduction include details over the topic?

• Yes

• No

Body paragraphs should always have:

• Transition

• Clear topic

• Thesis support

• All of the above

What is the point of an expository essay?

• To show research on the topic

• Just for fun

• To explain something

• Because your writing teachers want you to suffer

A strong thesis statement DOESN'T

• state the main idea

• only introduce the topic

• include details about the topic

• include a strong opinion

What should your conclusion include?

• A transition

• A personal example

• Both A and B