WorksheetsExpository Format Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the most important part of an expository introduction?
hook
commentary
the thesis
all of the above
Which of the following is the first part of an expository introduction?
Hook
Commentary
Thesis
Topic Sentence
Which of the following are strong hooks that can be used to begin an expository essay? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
statistic
quote/saying
deep question
dictionary definition of topic
truism
What is the purpose of commentary in an introduction?
to get the reader's attention
to close out the introduction fully
to refer back to the thesis statement
to expand the hook and connect it to the thesis
What is the purpose of an essay's thesis?
to tell readers the focus of the essay or paper
tells readers what the paragraph will focus on
tells readers the examples that will be discussed
gets the readers' attention
In a BODY paragraph, what two things must a topic sentence tell readers?
the focus of the paragraph and the example that will be given
the idea the paragraph will focus on and how that relates to the thesis
all of the different topics the paragraph will discuss & a summary of the examples
the hook and the thesis
__________________ could include any of the following: commentary, evidence, example(s), quotes/sayings, metaphors, similes, deep questions, truisms, etc.
a hook
supporting details
a concluding statement
a thesis
How does a concluding statement close out a body paragraph?
by summarizing everything said in the paragraph
by stating "in conclusion" or "to close"
by referring back to the thesis or topic sentence
by saying "I'm done with this paragraph"
What are the two parts of an expository conclusion?
a summary of the essay & final commentary
a reworded thesis and restatement of the examples given
a reworded thesis & a hook
a reworded thesis & final commentary
Which paragraph of an essay is the most important?
the introduction
the first body paragraph
the second body paragraph
the conclusion
What is a truism?
a truth about the topic or something else in life
tells readers the focus of the essay
a common thing people say all the time
tells readers what the paragraph will focus on
Essay Topic: Write an essay explaining the importance of someone planning for their future
Sentence in paper: "Planning for our future is important so we can be successful in all we do."
This sentence is _________________.
the essay's thesis
the paper's hook
a topic sentence
a concluding statement
Essay Topic: Write an essay explaining the importance of someone planning for their future
Sentence in paper: "For example, when students reach their senior year of high school, most of the time they begin developing a plan for what they will do after graduation."
This sentence is __________________
the paper's thesis
a topic sentence
a supporting detail
a concluding statement
Essay Topic: Write an essay explaining the importance of someone planning for their future
Which of the following hooks would be the strongest option for beginning this paper?
"Have you ever thought about your future? I do."
"Why do people need to plan for their futures?"
"It is important for people to plan for their future in order for them to be successful in everything they do."
"In life, our greatest achievements are often the result of us creating a clear plan and then following it until we find success."
Essay Topic: Write an essay explaining the importance of someone planning for their future
Thesis in paper: "People should always plan because it's important to plan things in life."
WHY does this thesis need to be revised?
It is too vague
It is a little repetitive
It doesn't actually answer the prompt
all of the above
