Expository Writing Essentials

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

• To entertain

• To explain or inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Which of the following is NOT an example of expository writing?

• A novel

• A report

• A newspaper article

• A how-to book

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is organization crucial in expository writing?

• It helps the writer remember their ideas

• It makes the writing longer

• It ensures the information is clear and understandable

• It makes the writing look neat

What should you do before starting to write an expository essay?

• Make a plan and organize your thoughts

• Write down random ideas

• Read other essays

• Start writing immediately

How many main ideas should each paragraph in an expository essay contain?

• Three

• Two

• One

• As many as possible

What should you do when you start a new main idea in your essay?

• Write in a different color

• Skip a page

• Continue writing on the same line

• Indent and start a new paragraph

What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?

• To provide detailed examples

• To list all the main ideas

• To introduce the topic

• To conclude the essay

What is the body of an expository essay used for?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce the topic

• To explain and support the main ideas

• To summarize the essay

What should the conclusion of an expository essay do?

• Repeat the introduction

• Provide detailed examples

• Introduce new ideas

• Summarize and wrap up the essay

How many paragraphs should an expository essay typically have?

• Six to seven

• Three to five

• Eight to ten

• One to two