Expository Essay: Summative Test Review

An expository essay

• summarizes the entire plot of a movie.

• tells a detailed story.

• explains something.

• contains a thesis statement.

Take a look at the prompt above. Which part gives you your writing task?

• READ the following quotation:

• THINK carefully about the following quotation:

• Is it better for people to learn from others, or is it better for people to learn on their own?

• WRITE an essay explaining the best way to learn new things.

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• to share an opinion

• to provide direction for the essay and its content

• to introduce interesting concepts

• to emphasize a point

The thesis statement can be found

• within each body paragraph.

• at the beginning of each body paragraph.

• at the end of the conclusion.

• at the end of the introduction.

Read the following expository prompt:

WRITE an essay explaining the benefits of reading.

Which would be the best thesis for the prompt above?

• Reading is beneficial because it introduces new vocabulary and helps people explore different perspectives.

• The best place for reading is in a cozy chair with a cup of tea.

• It's entertaining. Also, you can escape to another world.

• Harry Potter is a book that never loses its magic. Readers can relate to the characters.

Read the following expository prompt:

WRITE an essay explaining the qualities of a successful leader.

Which would be the best thesis for the prompt above?

• Anyone can follow; it takes a special person to be a leader.

• Successful leaders set a good example, and they help others achieve their potential.

• In the movie Remember the Titans, Coach Boone inspires his team with his strong leadership skills.

• Leaders help us to reach new levels of success.

Read the following thesis statement about the benefits of being part of a team:

Being part of a team has many advantages.

What is wrong with the thesis above?

• It does not restate the prompt.

• It does not provide reasons.

• It is not written in one concise statement.

• Nothing is wrong with this thesis statement.

Read the following thesis statement about the importance of staying organized:

It is important because it provides a way for you to keep track of your responsibilities and use your time wisely.

What is the best way to revise this thesis statement?

• Staying organized helps you keep track of your stuff.

• Each morning, I check my planner and highlight important assignments.

• You have to stay organized if you want to make good grades.

• Staying organized is important because it provides a way for you to keep track of your responsibilities, and it encourages you to use your time wisely.

Write a thesis statement for the prompt below:

WRITE an essay explaining the benefits of having a hobby.

Write a thesis statement for the prompt below:

WRITE an essay explaining the importance of eating healthy.