Writing DBA 1 Essay Review

What is the PURPOSE of an expository essay?

• entertain

• persuade

• explain

• inform

What is the first thing you should plan in your Expository Essay?

• Catch

• Thesis

• HMSCS Examples

• Introduce Reason Sentences

List the steps you use to create a thesis statement. *HINT: Look at the attached photo for help*

On your scratch paper, what should you plan out in your six boxes? HINT: You do this after planning your thesis. *SEE WHAT BOXES LOOK LIKE IN PICTURE*

• Thesis

• Catch

• HMSCS examples

What goes in your introduction paragraph? (PARAGRAPH 1)

• HMSCS Examples

• Thesis

• Catch

• Sum It Up Sentence

We use ICE to remember how to write our body paragraphs, paragraph 2-3.

What does the I stand for in ICE?

• Introduce Reason

• Introduce Thesis

• Introduce Ideas

How many sentences should you write to introduce your reason? (The I in ICE)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

We use ICE to remember how to write our body paragraphs, paragraph 2-3.

What does the C stand for in ICE?

• Catch

• Case in Point (HMSCS EXAMPLE)

• Clue your reader in (explain)

What should you be sure to include in your Case in Point, which is the same thing as your HMSCS?

• 1 Watermelon Sentence

• 3 Seed Sentences

• ONE clear spotlight moment that proves your thesis and reason.

• Your personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

We use ICE to remember how to write our body paragraphs, paragraph 2-3.

What does the E stand for in ICE?

• Explain HMSCS Example

• Explain why your thesis reason is important

• End by explaining your personal opinion