Elements of Writing Study Resource

A ________________ introduces the writing topic and genre, as well as any other important details that a writer/student needs to know to successfully complete a writing assignment.

What genre of writing is written with the intent to teach or educate about a topic to a reader using FACTS and DETAILS? (examples: text books, encyclopedias, academic essays)

• Narrative writing

• stories

• Argumentative writing

• Expository writing

Answer explanation

The purpose of expository writing is to inform, educate, and expos facts.

_________ writing is written with the intent of sharing a point of view with detailed, supportive reasons?

What is used to signal the start of a new paragraph?

• Space

• Indent

• Period

_________ vocabulary refers to words that are given to a specific topic. Using these words makes the writer sound like an expert on a topic.

• informational

• opinionated

• technical

• techy

Answer explanation

Technical vocabulary refers to words that are given to a specific topic. Using these words makes the writer sound like an expert on a topic.

An example of a technical word (if you were writing about school) would using the word educate instead of teach.

In an expository essay, the __________ tells the reader what they can expect to learn about in the essay. It should contain at least three sentences including a hook, a topic sentence, and an introduction to the three big ideas that will be used to support the main topic.

• introduction

• first body paragraph

• conclusion

• opinion statement

Answer explanation

In an expository essay, the introduction tells the reader what they can expect to learn about in the essay. It should contain at least three sentences including a hook, a topic sentence, and an introduction to the three big ideas that will be used to support the main topic.

Name any of the example text evidence introductory phrases that we practiced and studied. (These are used to demonstrate that I am supporting my 'big ideas' with information that came from the texts). Be sure to capitalize the first letter since these are all are sentence starters.

Body Paragraph Structure for a body paragraph:

1 - Transition phrase

2- Opening/topic Sentence

3- ________________

4 - Concluding/closing sentence

• hook

• big idea

• transitional phrase

• supporting sentences filled with details from the texts

Answer explanation

Body Paragraph Structure for a body paragraph:

1 - Transition phrase

2- Opening/topic Sentence

3- Facts and details from the articles/sources

4 - Concluding/closing sentence

Which word or words are proper nouns and need to be capitalized?

• State names:

  Florida

• Important dates:

  Second Seminole War

• Names of flowers:

  Roses

• Types of mammals:

  Dolphins

• Months and Days

In an argumentative essay, I should include a hook, the counterclaim, my ____, and a brief explanation of my 3 big ideas that will support my claim.

Answer explanation

In an expository essay, I should include a hook, the counterclaim, my claim, and a brief explanation of my 3 big ideas that will support my claim.