Expository Writing
What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. strategy for expository writing?
Restate the question.
What punctuation is needed to join two independent clauses?
A comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.
What does it mean to revise a sentence?
To improve the content, clarity, or structure of the sentence.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point or message the author wants to convey.
What does the term "thesis" mean?
The main idea or argument in an essay.
Name two ways to develop a thesis in an expository essay.
Use examples and explanations or connect evidence to the prompt.
Identify the error in this sentence: Their going to the game later.
Their should be They’re.
Choose the better revision for this sentence: She was very tired so she fell asleep quickly.
Exhausted, she quickly fell asleep.
Name one type of text evidence that supports a claim.
Facts, quotes, examples, or statistics.
Define “text evidence.”
Specific details or quotes from a text that support an idea.
True or False: In expository writing, using “I think” strengthens your argument.
False
What is the correct way to fix this run-on sentence? She loves to read she has a big collection of books.
Use a period, semicolon, or conjunction (e.g., She loves to read; she has a big collection of books.).
What is the purpose of a transition word in an essay?
To connect ideas and improve flow.
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in a text?
To engage the reader or provoke thought.
What is a synonym for “analyze”?
Examine, evaluate, or interpret.
What is the purpose of the conclusion in an expository essay?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.
Identify the subject and verb: The students in the classroom were studying for the test.
Subject: students, Verb: were studying.
Which is correct: “It’s raining cats and dogs” or “Its raining cats and dogs”?
It’s raining cats and dogs.
In a story, what is the climax?
The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.
What does the term "perspective" mean in a text?
The viewpoint or opinion of the author or character.
Rewrite this thesis to make it more specific: “Getting help from others is important.”
Example: “Receiving support from others is important because it builds confidence, provides guidance, and offers practical assistance.”
Rewrite the following sentence in active voice: The essay was written by the student.
The student wrote the essay.
Replace the weak verb in this sentence: He went to the store.
He sprinted to the store. (or another vivid verb).
How can you infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a passage?
Use context clues from the surrounding sentences.
Define “plagiarism” and explain why it is important to avoid it.
Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work or ideas without giving credit. It is unethical and can result in serious consequences.