Developing Expository Essays

Words like furthermore, paradoxically, and however,  and phrases like as a result, for this reason, and in this instance are known as...

• hooks
• transitions
• thesis statements
• examples

The "hook" part of an expository essay is best placed...

• the last sentence of the introductory paragraph
• the first sentence of the conclusion
• the first sentence of body #1
• as the first sentence of the introductory paragraph

Body paragraphs are strongest when...

• they are developed through the use of examples
• they are written with fancy words
• they are short and sweet
• they contain lots of generalities and hypotheticals

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CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

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The strongest thesis statements tend to...

• be fairly vague or general. 
• address one point.
• be long and fancy.
• address two points. 

In an expository essay, the thesis statement is most effective when it occurs...

• as the first sentence in the introduction.
• as the first sentence in body # 1.
• as the last sentence in the introductory paragraph. 
• as the first sentence in the conclusion.

The 3 places to look for "flesh and blood" support for body paragraphs are...

• personal experience, the test itself, the future. 
• the future, the past (history), and personal experience. 
• personal experience, pop culture, history. 
• pop culture, one's dreams, and personal experience.

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CCSS.RI.K.2

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CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

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"I‘m happy, but my kids are always complaining," is an example of...

• a compound sentence. 
• a simple sentence.
• a complex sentence. 
• a compound / complex sentence.

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CCSS.RF.K.4

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

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"I’m happy, even though I don’t make much money," is an example of...

• a simple sentence
• a complex sentence
• a compound sentence
• a compound / complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.K.4

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.K.3

CCSS.RF.2.4

Which of the Following is not a Variation of the Expository essay?

• Definition

• Classification
• Narrative
• How To

Which of the following tips will assist in drafting the expository essay?

• Create an outline showing the information to be presented in each paragraph, organized in a logical sequence.
• Each of the three body paragraphs should cover a separate point that develops the essay’s thesis
• Ask yourself "Is the sentence structure varied? Is the word choice precise?"
• Ask yourself "Does the essay give an unbiased analysis that unfolds logically, using relevant facts and examples?"