Intro To Expository Essay (Introduction)

What does expository mean?

• Explain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Write

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How many paragraphs should your expository essay be?

• 2

• 3

• However many you want

• 4

What three things are included in your introductory paragraph? (Select 3)

• Hook

• Link

• Thesis

• Topic Sentence

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Look at the image above. Click it open if you need to.

Where should you start looking for what to write about?

• Although most people structure their days around school or work, they still prefer free time. Think carefully about this statement.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of making time for both work and play.

• You begin with reading the quote that is inside of the box.

• Be sure to -

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Use the prompt in the image above. How could you begin your thesis?

• It is important to make time for both work and play because...

• I prefer to play, but it's also important to make time for work because....

• Time for work and play are needed to...

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CCSS.W.7.1A

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Write a thesis for the following prompt:

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4

Write a thesis for the following prompt:

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

Write a thesis for the following prompt:

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4

Write a thesis for the following prompt:

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4

Write a thesis statement for the following prompt:

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

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