Expository Essay Format

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

• Transitions

• Topic Sentence

• Elaboration

• Concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

What goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro?

• Evidence

• Quote

• Bridge/Background

• Topic sentence

What is the most important part of an expository introduction?

• hook

• commentary

• the thesis

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Every essay must have a clear thesis for readers!

Which of the following is the first part of an expository introduction?

• Hook

• Commentary

• Thesis

• Topic Sentence

How does a concluding statement close out a body paragraph?

• by summarizing everything said in the paragraph

• by stating "in conclusion" or "to close"

• by referring back to the thesis or topic sentence

• by saying "I'm done with this paragraph"

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the two parts of an expository conclusion?

• a summary of the essay & final commentary

• a reworded thesis and restatement of the examples given

• a reworded thesis & a hook

• a reworded thesis & final commentary

What kind of REASON would it be if the verb is analyze?

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How many paragraphs should a basic essay have at a MINIMUM?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay?

• To narrate a story

• To explain a concept or idea

• To argue a point

• To describe a scene