Expository writing

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Aurie Peart
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of expository writing?
A) To entertain
B) To inform & explain
C) To persuade
D) To tell a story
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a type of expository writing ?
A) Cause and Effect Essay
B) Problem and Solution Essay
C) Compare and Contrast Essay
D) Argumentative Essay
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.W.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of expository writing?
A) Definition
B) Advertisement
C) Novel
D) Song lyrics
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2A
CCSS.W.6.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing an expository essay we should ensure it is:
A) Factual
B) Entertaining
C) Fictional (False)
D) Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2B
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing an expository writing we are trying to ____________ the audience.
A) Inform
B) Explain to
C) Describe something to
D) All of the Above
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2A
CCSS.W.6.2B
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing an expository essay we need to ensure there is enough ___________ to back up the fact/facts.
A) Sentences
B) Evidence
C) Words
D) Paragraphs
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
CCSS.W.6.2B
CCSS.W.6.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The primary goal of writing an expository essay is to provide the readers with a/an
A) Confused mind
B) Persuaded mind
C) Understanding of the topic
D) All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.W.6.2A
CCSS.W.6.2B
CCSS.W.6.2D
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is expository writing?
A) A persuasive piece of writing that persuades the audience/reader.
B) A entertaining piece of writing that entertains the reader.
C) An informative piece of writing that informs, explains or describes something factual.
D) A manual that instructs or tells people what to do
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.6.4
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