Writing Process
What is the first step in the writing process?
Prewriting/Brainstorm
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
To inform or explain
What is one example of a transition word?
Examples: first, next, last, in addition, also, then, second
What is a noun?
Person, place, thing, or idea
What is the last step in the writing process?
Publishing
What are some ways you can use evidence in your essay?
Quotes, Summarizing, Paraphrasing
Fill in the blank with a transition word:
_________, you open the recipe book.
First
What is an adjective?
Describing word
Which comes first: revising or editing?
How many paragraphs are there in an expository essay?
Five
Fill in the blank with a transition word:
Dolphins love to play with each other. _________, they love to play with other sea creatures.
Also/In addition
What is a verb?
An action word.
What comes after prewriting?
Rough Draft
How could you define an expository essay?
An essay that explains or teaches something.
Fill in the blank with a transition word:
Animals use tools. _____________, fire ants use moss to carry water.
For example
Is this using a quote correctly?
"Once upon a time there was a princess." (Grimm)
Yes
When should you publish your writing?
After revising & editing.
Which of the following would be a topic for an expository essay?
A. Why you should recycle
B. My favorite days of the week
C. The Solar System
C. The Solar System
Define Transition Words
Words or phrases that help ideas flow smoothly.
Yes