Expository Essay Structure

How many sections/paragraphs are in this expository essay?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

Where should the thesis of the essay be?

• In paragraph 2 (body paragraph)

• In the introduction paragraph

• In paragraph 3 (body paragraph)

• In the conclusion

How do you begin a body paragraph?

• The body paragraph needs to begin with a restatement of the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to begin with an example explaining the idea from the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to begin with a transition phrase, then tell the reader what idea you'll focus on from the thesis statement.

• The body paragraph needs to have a thesis statement.

In a body paragraph after you've stated your idea from the thesis statement, what needs to happen next?

• There needs to be a position statement.

• There needs to be a conclusion.

• There needs to be a thesis statement.

• There needs to be an example to explain why the idea is valid.

Which part of an expository essay comes first?

• conclusion

• transition words

• introduction

• body

Which part of an expository essay comes last?

• introduction

• body

• conclusion

• topic sentence

What is the first paragraph of your essay?

• Conclusion

• Body 1

• Introduction

• Body 2

Which part of an expository essay is the longest?

• conclusion

• introduction

• body

• personal narrative

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details. 

How many body paragraphs are in most essays?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4