Explanatory Essay

How many paragraphs are in an explanatory essay?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The first paragraph in an explanatory essay is called the...

• topic sentence

• hook

• introduction

• transition

The last sentence in the introduction is called the...

• concluding sentence

• thesis statement

• main idea

• transition

The three paragraphs after the introduction are called the...

• concluding paragraphs

• body paragraphs

• explanation paragraphs

• information paragraphs

How many body paragraphs are in an explanatory essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The conclusion paragraph always begins with...

• a topic sentence

• a new idea

• a rephrased thesis statement

• a concluding sentence

Each paragraph in an explanatory essay must have...

• 4 sentences

• 5 sentences

• 6 sentences

• 8 sentences

In a topic sentence you must include...

• a quote from the text

• the central idea of the paragraph

• your opinion of the main character

• a summary

Every body paragraph must include...

• a topic sentence, three examples and explanation, and a concluding sentence.

• a topic sentence, three examples, and explanation

• three examples and explanation

• a summary

When adding a quote in an essay, you must...

• just copy the quote.

• Add an idea, a quote, and a parenthetical citation.

• put the quote in your own words only.

• put the paragraph and year it was published.