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WorksheetsExpository Writing
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?
To entertain
To inform/explain
To describe in detail
To persuade
Which of the following is the best example of Expository writing?
A poetry book
A fictional story
Science textbook
A diary journal
What is a 'Thesis statement' in an expository essay?
A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic
A sentence that explains your essay’s topic/central idea
A sentence used to capture reader’s attention
A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words
The body of an expository essay must have ___________
Paragraph topic sentence
Evidences/ research details
Examples
All of the above
Combine, in a large bowl, the mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat on low for until moistened, then beat on high for two minutes. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake according to the table below, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What type of expository writing is this?
Compare and contrast essay
Problem and solution essay
Definition essay
Process/ How-to essay
Which of the following are NOT part of expository/ informative writing?
Facts
Statistical data
Individual opinions
Quotes from research studies
What is expository writing?
Where you persuade someone on your side of the topic.
Where you inform someone about a topic.
Where you entertain someone using a given topic.
What is the last part of your essay?
Conclusion
Indention
Hook
Paragraph
Your Thesis statement can contain "I believe", "I think" and "In my opinion."
True
False
The Parts of an Expository Essay are
Hook, Thesis, Body 1 & Conclusion.
Hook, Thesis, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3 & Conclusion
Body 1 & Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion
Hook, thesis, Body 2, Conclusion
The number of paragraphs in an essay is
4
5
3
1
We must do research to create our own expository essay
True
False
An expository essay has
Introduction
Body
Closing
Bridge
The thesis statement it has to be written in
Introduction
Development
Closing
Problem
What type of essay will you be writing?
Persuasive
Narrative
Expository
Descriptive
I can use personal examples.
True
False
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Interlocutor
Interrogative
Enter - Something???
What does the "hook" do in the essay?
Its does nothing; pointless
Its a reference to fishing
It works to grab the reader's attention
I haven't learned this yet
What is the thesis statement?
The main idea of a paragraph
The controlling idea of the essay
The main idea of the concluding paragraph
All of the above
How do the body paragraph(s) function in an essay?
Each one is developed to support the thesis
Each one has an unrelated idea but they work well together.
"There can only be one..."
The body paragraph is not in an essay.
Each body paragraph should contain_________.
topic sentence, evidence, analysis, link back
More reasons
personal opinions
vague examples
A topic sentence _______.
Is the first sentence in the body paragraph
Introduces the topic for the body paragraph
Doesn't introduce any new ideas
All of the above
"Experiencing happiness in what you do can lead to a fulfilling, exciting life."
"If you give up on reaching one goal, you are more likely to keep giving up in the future."
"Having passion can give you motivation when times get tough."
"Having something to work for can give you a sense of purpose."
"When we pick ourselves up from a bad experience, we are able to grow as people."
This sentence tells the reader what the whole essay will be about
Topic Sentence
Thesis Statement
Choose the strong thesis
I would like to become a chef
I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.
Becoming a chef has many benefits such as, interacting with others and sharing the love of food.
Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.
Which is the best thesis statement?
Does Lebron James’s
ability to score makes him the
league’s most valuable player?
Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound make him the league’s most valuable player.
Lebron James’s ability to score and rebound just might make him the league’s most valuable player.
Lebron James is an amazing player because he smells nice.
What else should you include in your thesis statement?
A detailed summary of the novel you are discussing
List the 3 main points that you will make in your 3 body paragraphs
A quote from the text you are discussing
A hook
Is the thesis statement strong or weak?
Respect is shown through actions, dialogue and body language.
Strong
Weak
Is the thesis strong or weak?
Being physically active is good for you.
Strong
Weak
71% of students report that bullying is a problem at their school.
Definition Hook
Fact/Statistic Hook
Question Hook
Strong Statement Hook
Quotation Hook
Which hook creates a picture in your mind?
Imaginary
Question
Statistics
Quote
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela
Question
Quote
Statistics
Strong Statement
What type of hook is this?
Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it.
Fascinating Fact
Personal Anecdote
Reversal of Expectation
Thesis
Which type of hook is this?
Vince Lombardi, a famous football coach once said, " WINNING is not everything--but making the EFFORT to win is."
Question
Anecdote
Quote
Interesting Fact
