Structure
What is the purpose of an expository essay ?
To explain
What are the three sections that you will always see on a prompt page?
Read
Think
Write
A thesis statement is made up of 2 parts . Name them ?
WHAT + WHY = THESIS STATEMENT
The sentence that grabs the reader’s attention?
Hook
What are the 2 options you have for the hook sentence in your essay ?
Quote
Definition
3
Introduction
Body paragraph
Conclusion
What is the very first step in deconstructing a prompt page ?
Read it al the way through .
Create a thesis statement using the following prompt .
Write an essay explaining how actions can be more powerful than words.
Actions can be more powerful than words because…………
This is the largest part of the body paragraph. Includes who, what, when, where, and why .
Example
Give 2 examples of transition words or phrases?
Answers will vary but may include: For example, For instance, While , In conclusion, To conclude
What are the 2 components of the conclusion?
In conclusion/ To conclude
Restate thesis statement
You only use information from the prompt page that helps you do what ?
WRITE THE ESSAY!
if the information on the prompt page does not help you WRITE the essay that they’re asking you to write then you do not use the information.
Create a thesis statement using the following prompt .
Write an essay explaining why it is important to make time for both work and play .
It is important to make time for both work and play because ……………….
The controlling idea or the main idea .
Thesis statement
What day are you taking your English 1 STAAR exam ?
April 5th
NEXT TUESDAY!
What are the 3 components that make up an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Connection
Thesis statement
Which section of the the prompt page is the most important?
The write section because it tell you what your essay will be about .
Create a thesis statement using the following prompt .
Write an essay explaining your definition of true friendship.
True friendship is …………..
This sentence restates your reason why from the thesis statement.
Topic sentence ( first sentence of the body paragraph)
In what order did I recommend that you complete the 3 sections of the STAAR exam ?
1st- The Essay
2nd- Revising and Editing
3rd- Reading comprehension
What are the 4 components of the body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Transition
Example
Connect back to the thesis
Which part of the thesis statement comes directly from the prompt page ?
The WHAT . The beginning of your thesis will always come directly from the write line in the prompt page .
Create a thesis statement using the following prompt .
Write an essay explaining one way new technology has made life easier.
One way new technology has made life easier is …………….
This sentence gives one more piece of information about the topic .
Connection sentence ( second sentence in the introduction paragraph)
From 1-4 what is the minimum score you need to make in the Essay section of the STAAR exam ?
2 is the minimum score for the essay