Explanatory Essay

How many paragraphs in an explanatory essay?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.

• The introduction.

• The conclusion. 

• The topic sentence. 

Why do we need evidence?

• To make the paragraphs longer. 

• To practice sentence structure.

• To make a claim. 

• To support, prove, and explain our claim. 

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To persuade

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

How many paragraphs will be in your explanatory essay?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper.

• Thesis

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

When possible, a DIRECT quote from the text to support your thesis or claims. Also, cited examples from text that are paraphrased or described (video/image).+1

• Evidence

• Elaboration

• Thesis

• Conclusion

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

• Transitions

• Topic Sentence

• Elaboration

• Concluding sentence

A statement or assertion that addresses part of your thesis. This is the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

• Claim

• Transition

• Elaboration 

• Evidence

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

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details.