Expository Writing Application Review

What is a thesis statement?

• A statement designed to engage the reader.

• A statement designed to give the reader an overview of the essay.

• A statement providing background knowledge to your reader.

• The reason your topic is relevant to everyday life

Where does the thesis go?

• The first sentence of your introduction paragraph

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph

• Body paragraph 1

• Body paragraph 2

Which of the following is a component of a thesis statement?

• Restate the writing prompt (question)

• Provide your answer to the prompt (essay topic)

• 2-3 reasons supporting your answer

• All of the above

When writing your introduction, you are supposed to consider the acronym TAG for your _____.

• Hook

• Background

• Thesis

• Topic Sentence

TAG stands for: Title, Author, General Information about each text

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

It is correct to use first person pronouns in an expository essay.

• True

• False

When writing this paper, your tone should be ______________.

• Informal

• Formal

• Comical

• Inspirational

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To transition from one thought to another

• To explain your opinion

• To give an overview of the entire essay

• To inform the reader what your paragraph is about

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a hook?

• The topic of your introduction paragraph.

• A writing tool used to engage your reader.

• The first sentence of your conclusion.

• The topic of your essay.

Which is NOT an example of a  good hook?

• A quote

• A bold statement

• A descriptive scenario

• A question