
Expository Essay Lesson
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an introduction in an expository essay?
To summarize the main points of the essay.
To present the opposing viewpoints on the topic.
To provide a conclusion for the essay.
To provide background information, introduce the topic, and grab the reader's attention.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an expository essay?
To summarize the essay's conclusion.
To introduce the topic of the essay.
To provide evidence supporting the essay's main argument.
To provide a clear and concise summary of the essay's main argument or point.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the two main components of a body paragraph in an expository essay?
topic sentence and supporting details
thesis statement and evidence
introduction and conclusion
conclusion and thesis statement
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is evidence important in an expository essay?
Evidence is only important in persuasive essays.
Evidence is important in an expository essay because it adds unnecessary information.
Evidence is important in an expository essay because it provides factual support for the writer's claims and helps to establish credibility.
Evidence is not important in an expository essay.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which element of an expository essay grabs the reader's attention?
hook
bridge
thesis statement
topic sentence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph.
The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to provide a summary of the entire essay.
The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to present supporting evidence for the main idea.
The role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to conclude the paragraph.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of commentary in an expository essay?
To summarize the main points of the essay.
To provide personal opinions and anecdotes.
To introduce new information not mentioned in the essay.
To provide analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of the information presented in the essay.
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