Explanatory Essay

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What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

Back

To inform or explain.

Front

Why is evidence important in writing?

Back

To support, prove, and explain our claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a hook in writing?

Back

A hook grabs the reader's attention.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What are transitions in writing?

Back

Words like 'first, next, last, in conclusion' that give order to your paragraph.

Front

What are the key characteristics of expository writing?

Back

Clarity, organization, and factual information.

Front

How does an expository essay differ from a narrative essay?

Back

An expository essay informs or explains, while a narrative essay tells a story.

Front

What role does the thesis statement play in an expository essay?

Back

It presents the main idea or argument of the essay.

Front

What types of evidence can be used in expository writing?

Back

Statistics, facts, examples, and expert opinions.

Front

What is the structure of a typical expository essay?

Back

Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.