Expository Essay

What is an expository essay?

• It is an essay that describes a story.

• It is an essay that is persuasive and argumentative.

• It is an essay that describes or explains.

What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?

• Body paragraphs

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Hot Wings

What is the name of the last paragraph of an essay?

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Tabasco

What is the name of paragraphs that provide reasons and detailed sentences?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Pepperoni Pizza with Jalapenos

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the name of the first sentence you write in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Dr.Pepper

• Main Idea

What is the name of the sentence that includes your opinion and reasons?

• Hook Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Detailed Sentence

• Los Angeles Rams

How many paragraphs do you need to write an expository essay?

• 5 million Paragraphs

• 2 to 3 paragraphs

• 1 Paragraph

• 4 to 5 Paragraphs

When you write an expository essay, you should always write in first person by using the word I.

• True

• False

What is it called when you are creating ideas for your topic?

• Brainstorming

• Main Idea

• Tacos

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How many sentences do you need to make a paragraph?

• 4 sentences

• 5 million sentences

• Panda Express

• 8 sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2