Structure and Organization
The purpose of an introduction paragraph.
What is to hook the reader, provide background information, and introduce the thesis?
Types of evidence that supports an expository text.
What are facts, statistics, examples, expert quotes?
The purpose of using a transition like "for example"
What is to introduce specific examples to support your topic?
Domain-specific vocabulary is
What are words that are specific to the topic being discussed?
Which sentence shows correct noun agreement?
A. The books on the table needs to be returned.
B. The students in the class is very hardworking.
C. The dogs, including the puppies, are barking loudly.
D. The teacher and the principal was meeting this morning.
What is C?
The purpose of the bibliography.
What is to list the sources used?
DAILY DOUBLE
The text feature that gives structure to the essay. For each paragraph.
What are headings?
Provide a transition word or phrase to introduce evidence.
What is "According to," "The text states," etc.?
This transition would best be used to set up the last topic. It can be confused with the common one with the conclusion paragraph.
What is "finally?"
If you read an article using the following terms: rates, ratios, rational numbers, addition, and multiplication, the domain being discussed is
What is math?
A common error in subject-verb agreement is
What is using singular verbs with plural subjects?
This term means that a source is trustworthy.
What is credible/credibility?
The conclusion does these two things.
What is restating the thesis and summarizing the key points?
Why are examples from different regions useful in an informational text?
A. They show how the topic is relevant to different places or cultures.
B. They make the text more entertaining.
C. They make the topic confusing for readers.
D. They add opinions about the topic instead of facts.
What is A?
Which of these sentences uses a transition word correctly?
A. “I enjoy reading books. However, I like sports better.”
B. “We finished dinner. For example, we started watching TV.”
C. “She loves music. Meanwhile, she never practices singing.”
D. “I finished my homework. Finally, I still have chores to do.”
What is A?
DAILY DOUBLE
Give three examples of domain-specific vocabulary related to the Solar System.
What is: Scientific theory, Big Bang Theory, Universe, Milky Way galaxy, Solar System, Scientific models, Gravity, Inertia, Planets, and etc.?
Identify the sentence with inconsistent verb tense.
A. The student writes an essay and submits it on time.
B. Yesterday, we completed the project and celebrated afterward.
C. The teacher explained the concept, and the students listen carefully.
D. The children played outside while the sun was shining.
What is C?
Information that needs to be included in a website citation.
What is the Website name, URL, access date, and page title?
The text structure that describes the topic or process in an expository essay.
What is Description?
Why it is important to include relevant details in an expository text.
What is relevant details support the main idea, while irrelevant details distract readers?
Give an example of a transition that introduces a comparison.
What is Similarly” or “On the other hand," etc.?
Why it is important to use precise language when writing.
What is it removes confusion and explains ideas in an exact way?
The importance of maintaining consistent verb tense in writing.
What is to keep the text clear and avoid confusing the reader?
DAILY DOUBLE
What type of source would best explain scientific processes?
A. A fictional story about experiments
B. A science-based book or peer-reviewed article
C. A cooking blog with personal opinions
D. A social media post about research
What is B?
The role of headings in organizing an essay.
What is dividing the text into clear sections and highlight main ideas?
Explain why expert research helps support a topic in expository writing.
What is that it adds credibility and shows the writer’s ideas are supported by reliable sources?
Using transitions like, "because," "therefore," or "as a result" would be best for this text structure.
What is cause and effect?
Which sentence shows a strong use of descriptive vocabulary?
A. “The thing sat there looking weird.”
B. “The house was big and kind of scary.”
C. “It was a house, and it looked old.”
D. “The old house creaked as the wind howled through its broken windows.”
What is D?
Correct this sentence: “Each of the students are responsible for their work.”
A. Each of the students are responsible for their work.
B. Each of the students is responsible for their work.
C. Each of the students were responsible for their work.
D. Each of the students has been responsible for their work.
What is B?
Name one strategy to avoid plagiarism.
What is summarize the information, cite correctly, rely on credible sources, and do research?