Expository Writing

The purpose of expository writing is to...

• persuade readers to believe your ideas/opinions

• inform or teach readers about the topic

• entertain readers

• appeal to the reader's emotions

Another name for expository writing is...

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Creative

• Narrative

Which of the following is considered a hook?

• Quote

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

• Transitional phrase

What is unpacking the quote?

• 2 sentences: reacting to the quote

• 1 sentence: reacting to the quote

• 2 sentences: reacting to the quote, and then explaining the quote

• 2 sentences: reacting to the quote, and then focusing on the topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The last sentence in your introduction is called the...

Which of the following is a good thesis statement for an essay about Doja Cat?

• Doja Cat can be better understood by her appearance, behavior, and habitat

• She has appearance, behavior and habitat

• Doja Cat was shaped by her childhood, adulthood, and achievements

• Doja Cat is a new but popular music artist

Which of the following is an example of a transitional word or phrase? Select all that apply.

• Dogs are known for being cute and playful

• Second, a dog's behavior is known to be playful

• Alternatively, their behavior is not always so sweet

• Wow, dogs are so unique

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The name of the last paragraph is called the...

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The name of the three main paragraphs are called the...

• body paragraphs

• key idea paragraphs

• main idea paragraphs

• big paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The last page of the essay is dedicated to...

• the list of topics you did not pick

• a family member

• your sources