Expository Introductions

An expository essay consists of:

• a beginning, middle, and end

• rising action, climax, falling action

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• stanzas

Expository means what?

• telling how you feel

• sharing opinions

• informing / explaining

• telling a story

Select all synonyms for expository writing:

• Explanatory

• Informational

• Opinion

• Informative

• Persuasive

After you read the prompt, you should...

• brainstorm

• create a hook

• write a thesis

• edit and revise

We write informational pieces to...

• tell a story.

• give an opinion.

• inform the reader about a particular topic.

• entertain.

The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention.

• true

• false

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To persuade

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

What is the primary purpose of an expository introduction?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide background information

• To present an argument

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is a key feature of an expository introduction?

• Anecdotal evidence

• A strong thesis statement

• A call to action

• A personal story

In an expository essay, the introduction should...

• Summarize the entire essay

• Include a detailed analysis

• Introduce the main topic and thesis

• Provide a list of references