Expository or Narrative
5 Elements of Expository Writing
Expository Writing
100
This style of writing has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
What is Expository
100

What is the key to expository writing and why is it important?

Organization because it makes the information clear to the reader.

100

Is this a thesis? 

"One dark and stormy night, I saw a ghost."

No-a thesis is an opinion that can be argued, not a story.

200
This kind of writing often has secrets or shows suspense.
What is Narrative
200
What is at the heart of expository writing and what is it's purpose?
What is the topic sentence or thesis statement. It tells the reader what the paragraph or essay is about.
200

What is a thesis?

An opinion that can be argued backed by 3 explanations

300
This kind of writing has a topic sentence, followed by a reason, fact, or concrete detail. Commentary is added to elaborate or give added information.
What is Expository
300
What is the glue of expository writing? What sentences do they belong to?
Transition words are the glue. They go with the reason, fact, or concrete detail.
300

Is this a thesis?

"Cookies are the best snack because they are sweet, inexpensive to make, and very popular."

Yes--you could argue against this
400
This type of writing has characters, setting, events, problem, climax, and a solution.
What is Narrative
400
What is the meat of expository writing? What does it do?
What is commentary. It gives the reader an explanation, example, or elaboration (added information).
400

What is this called in expository writing?

"Did you know 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States each year?"

The hook

500
What is the difference between expository and narrative writing?
Expository writing gives information. Narrative writing tells a story.
500
What ties expository writing all together? What does it do?
What is the conclusion. It restates the topic sentence.
500

What is the plural version of "thesis?" (what do you call more than one thesis)

theses

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