Expository Essays and Thesis Statements

What should you do in an expository essay?

• Tell a story
• Persuade people
• Explain like an expert

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

Experiencing happiness in daily activities is important because it leads to a meaningful existence and exciting life.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to find joy in daily activities.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to have goals.

• WRITE an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• WRITE an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

What does the term "expository" mean?

• to expose the truth

• to persuade the reader/ audience

• to tell a well- written and detailed story

• to inform/ teach

Based on the thesis statement, what will be the focus of the 1st body paragraph?

Technology affects society by providing beneficial tools such as online learning and communication.

• technology's beneficial tools

• online learning

• communication

• technology

Based on the thesis statement, what will be the focus of the 2nd body paragraph?

Technology affects society by providing beneficial tools such as online learning and communication.

• technology's beneficial tools

• online learning

• communication

• technology

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?

The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly and low maintenance.

• Also, cats have unique personalities.

• Cats are considered the best type of pet because they are friendly.

• Furthermore, cats are ideal because they are low maintenance.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1 A thesis statement is ____________________________.

• supporting evidence and counterclaims for your argument

• a statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay

• the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

• To persuade

Expository writing should be. . .

• Creative

• Entertaining

• Funny

• Factual

An expository essay consists of

• Rising action, climax, and falling action

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Stanzas

• None of the above