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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 - how to get started?
What is brainstorm ideas? Come up with a general topic?
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.
Name three topics someone in your class wrote about
Answers may vary
After step one, then what?
Narrow down the 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.
What is one of the three getting-to-know-you questions we asked at the beginning of class?
Favorite treat, favorite color, favorite activity
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
How many weeks did we have class?
6
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!
Give me 2 examples of hooks:
Question, Statistic, Quotation, Story
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.
What was the uncommon day that we had a class in the 4th week?
Leap Day
Name 2 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 put at the end of your expository essay after the conclusion?
Works cited page.
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.
What are your teacher's names?
Cheri Blake and Melissa Theobald