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This helps the reader know that an informative essay is about to end. It can contain a summary of the main points of the essay.
What is the conclusion?
You're writing an expository essay - now what?
What is brainstorm ideas?
Do you ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the surface of everyday things?
This is an example of what?
A Hook Sentence
An expository essay centers around your opinion.
False. An expository essay is a type of academic writing that aims to explain or describe a topic in a clear and concise manner.
After step one, then what?
What is choosing a topic?
What is the YUMMY way to write the body paragraphs?
With the Hamburger (or sandwich) Method.
A Hook sentence needs to be used at the beginning of the sentence.
False. A hook sentence is at the very beginning of the first paragraph and can be used at the beginning of your body paragraphs to draw the reader in, but it is not necessary.
Subjects of the topic sentences for each body paragraph of the essays
What are main ideas?
You're ready to really dive into your essay, but you don't know a lot about what you are writing about. What do you do next?
What is researching information?
Connects the ideas of the other paragraphs in specific ways.
What is a transition sentence?
Effective body paragraphs in an expository essay should each focus on a single main idea supported by evidence and examples.
True
Name the reason why expository essays are important.
Expository essays are super important because they help us think really hard about stuff! When we write these essays, we get to dig deep into topics, find facts, and put it all together in a way that makes sense. It teaches us how to share our thoughts clearly and back them up with evidence, which is super helpful for school and for life!
You have all the information! Great, now what?
Start with your Introductory Paragraph and Thesis.
Followed by the body paragraphs and finally, conclusion.
Retelling your reader the MAIN IDEA (thesis) without being overly repetitive.
What is a conclusion?
You should cite sources in your expository essay, only when it is in your own words and thoughts.
False.
Name 3 of the 4 most common problems to avoid with writing an Expository Essay
Leaving your opinion out of it.
Plagiarism.
Lack of clarity or organization.
Relying on unsupported or false evidence (citations)
What do you do at the end of your expository essay, when you are completely finished?
The Big IDEA of your Essay
What is a thesis?
Expository essays aim to persuade the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular point of view.
False. Expository essays aim to inform, explain, or describe a topic, rather than persuade the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular point of view.