Expository Essay Body Paragraphs

Expository writing should be. . .

• Creative

• Entertaining

• Funny

• Factual

What is not something that should be in a body paragraph?

• A topic sentence

• Supporting details

• A thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An expository essay consists of:

• Rising action, climax, falling action

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Stanzas

• None of the above

The writer's purpose is revealed in the body of an expository essay.

• 50/50

• maybe

• absolutely not

• very true

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.

How do you end a body paragraph?

• The body paragraph should end with a reason explaining why the example is being used to validate the idea.

• The body paragraph should end with a call to action.

• The body paragraph should end with a position statement.

• The body paragraph should end with a controlling idea.

What is a good transition phrase to use when you begin the 1st body paragraph?

• To conclude

• First of all

• Next

• For example

What is the primary purpose of a body paragraph in an expository essay?

• To introduce the main topic

• To provide supporting details and evidence

• To restate the thesis

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is essential in a body paragraph of an expository essay?

• A thesis statement

• A topic sentence

• A conclusion

• A rhetorical question