Expository Essay & Thesis

THINK about the people you care about.

WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes this person special.

Choose the best topic sentence for this essay?

• I don't like people. This is an essay about my dog.

• I have a lot of people in my family. My dad is an important person.

• My Aunt Jan is a very special person to me and has always played an important role in my life.

• I love my mom. She inspires me every day.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Everyone has a favorite time of the year.

THINK about the time of year that you like best.

WRITE to explain why this time of the year is your favorite.

Choose the best topic sentence for this prompt?

• Christmas is a magical time of year. It is full of family and fun and definitely my favorite.

• My tia is my favorite person in the whole world.

• Once there was a magical unicorn.

  We had the best adventures together.

• I like going to the beach because it's fun.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Expository means what?

• telling how you feel

• explaining and informing

• sharing opinions

• entertaining

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Without this, your reader wouldn't know what you're talking about.

• thesis statement

• hook

• conclusion

• exposition

Your essay must include proper punctuation and spelling.

• true

• false

Each paragraph of your essay must include...

• central idea, details

• sentences and abbreviations

• long phrases

• opinion statements

What should you do in an expository essay?

• Tell a story

• Persuade people

• Explain like an expert

• Convince your audience to try something

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

"Experiencing happiness in what you do can lead to a fulfilling, exciting life."

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

"If you give up on reaching one goal, you are more likely to keep giving up in the future."

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

"Having passion can give you motivation when times get tough."

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to be passionate about something.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.