Explanatory Essay Format

What is a hook?

• A hook grabs the reader's attention.
• A hook ends the essay.
• A hook is the main idea of an essay.
• The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.4

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.
• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.
• The final sentence in an essay. 
• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.4

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.
• The Introduction.
• The conclusion.
• Supporting Details. 

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CCSS.RI.7.5

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.
• The introduction.
• The conclusion. 
• The topic sentence. 

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

The thesis statement is the __________ sentence of the introduction paragraph.

• first
• last

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CCSS.RI.8.5

Why do we need evidence?

• To make the paragraphs longer. 
• To practice sentence structure.
• To make a claim. 
• To support, prove, and explain our claim. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain
• To persuade
• To express ideas/feelings
• To entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

How many paragraphs in an explanatory essay?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

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CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper that states what you will be explaining throughout the whole essay.

• Thesis

• Lead in

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

Restates thesis and main points/evidence. Tells the importance of the topic.

• Concluding paragraph

• Introductory paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Thesis