Explanatory Essay Structure and Recipe Insights

The video tutorial by Little Mrs. Teach covers the basics of writing an explanatory essay. It explains the purpose of such essays, which is to clearly explain a topic or idea. The tutorial provides guidance on selecting a suitable topic, structuring the essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion, and using a graphic organizer for brainstorming. An example essay on making a recipe is provided to illustrate the concepts. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

What is the main purpose of an explanatory essay?

• To describe a character

• To narrate a story

• To argue a point

• To explain a topic

Which of the following is NOT a suggested topic for an explanatory essay?

• Defining friendship

• A historical event

• A recipe

• How to play a game

What is the main focus of an explanatory essay?

• To entertain

• To explain

• To inform

• To persuade

What should students focus on when choosing a topic for an explanatory essay?

• A topic they know little about

• A topic they can explain well

• A topic that is humorous

• A topic that is controversial

What is the main focus of an explanatory essay?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

• To entertain

What should students focus on when choosing a topic for an explanatory essay?

• A topic that is controversial

• A topic they can explain well

• A topic that is humorous

• A topic they know little about

What should the first paragraph of an explanatory essay include?

• A conclusion

• A detailed analysis

• A list of references

• An introduction to the topic

What is the purpose of the second paragraph in an explanatory essay?

• To conclude the essay

• To expand on the reasons

• To provide a summary

• To introduce the topic

What should the conclusion of an explanatory essay include?

• A list of questions

• Unrelated information

• A summary of reasons

• New arguments

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

• To list references

• To conclude the essay

• To introduce the topic

• To provide a detailed analysis