Expository Writing

The first sentence or question in an essay is designed to grab a reader's attention.

• transition word

• hook

• edit

A change or correction made as a result of editing.

• hook

• introduction paragraph

• edit

The set of sentences where writers begin their essay; usually includes a hook, necessary background information, and a statement of main points.

• edit

• introduction paragraph

• transition words

Taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas.

• Conclusion

• Illustration

• Plagiarism

A summary based on facts or evidence.

• Conclusion

• Illustration

• Revising

Editing that involves writing something again.

• Illustration

• Revising

• Conclusion

Showing by example, a picture.

• Reference page

• Illustration

• Revising

Words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences and paragraphs.

• Transition Words

• Hook

• Editing

A list of sources sometimes including with a report.

• Hook

• Illustrations

• References

Editing that involves writing something again.

• Revising

• Illustration

• Conclusion