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WorksheetsElements of Expository Essay
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
To persuade the reader.
To tell a story.
To describe an illustration.
To explain a specific topic.
Where is the topic of an essay found on the expository page?
In the quotation.
In the essay criteria.
In the sentence that starts with "Write an essay explaning..."
In the thinking statement/question.
All the following are part of HELPS EXCEPT -
History and Literature
Entertainment and Ethos
Politics and Social
Entertainment and Literature
What is the very first thing you should do to start writing your expository essay?
Brainstorm ideas using your icon list.
Write the conclusion.
Write a thesis first before thinking of any examples.
Write your body paragraphs.
How do you write a thesis statement?
Restate the prompt + 3 examples
Restate the prompt + 1-2 Reasons
Restate the prompt + 1 example
Restate the prompt only.
What happens if you do not write a clear thesis statement in your essay?
You get a 1.
You get a 4.
How many paragraphs should your expository essay have?
4 paragraphs
2 paragraphs
1 giant paragraph.
What are paragraphs?
What should your body paragraphs consist of?
Opening statement + theis statement
Reasons & examples: icons only.
Reasons, examples: icons, and explanation.
Random thoughts about the topic that don't connect back to the thesis statement.
What is the very important rule to remember about writing paragraphs?
Write about as many examples that pop into your mind about the topic without clearly explaining them.
Do not move onto a new paragraph without fully explaining the one you are writing about.
What are paragraphs?
Words.
All the following are ways to use transitions EXCEPT -
To introduce reasons
To write about random thoughts that pop into my mind but don't connect back to the thesis.
To explain or clarify a reason
To provide examples.
