Parts of an Essay
What are the parts of an introduction in order?
Hook, Bridge, Thesis
What is the main purpose of an expository essay?
To explain or inform.
What are transitions?
Words or phrases that smoothly connect ideas.
What is evidence?
Facts, examples, or quotes that support your idea.
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
What are the parts of a conclusion in order?
Thesis, restate topics, final thought/revisit hook
Why is it important to stay focused on your central idea?
So your essay is clear and does not go off topic.
Which transition would you use to add more information?
Furthermore
In addition
Also
What does elaboration mean?
Explaining how your evidence supports your point.
Which POV should your essay be written in?
3rd person, neutral tone
How many body paragraphs should you include?
How many paragraphs in total should your essay have?
2-3 body paragraphs
4-5 paragraphs in total
How can you ensure each body paragraph connects to your thesis?
Use topic sentences that link back to the thesis.
What are examples of internal transitions?
Also
Another example
Furthermore
To Continue
Therefore
What must you include with every piece of evidence, whether it is directly quoted or paraphrased?
Citations - Source and paragraph number
How can you integrate academic vocabulary words?
Choose precise, formal words that fit your topic.
For example, instead of using everyday words like a lot or good, use academic words like numerous, significant, or beneficial.
Use vocabulary words from the text.
What should each body paragraph begin with and what should it end with?
They must start with a topic sentence and end with a conclusion sentence.
1. Make sure you have a clear and concise thesis.
2. When writing, refer back to your thesis in every topic sentence.
3. Keep the tone neutral and avoid opinions.
However
On the other hand
Although
Evidence helps prove your point, makes your ideas more logical, and aids in explaining the prompt to the readers.
How does tone affect an expository essay?
It sets the level of formality and professionalism.
How many pieces of evidence should you have per body paragraph and how many sources should you use?
2 pieces of evidence from different sources
What could happen if you include unrelated details in your essay?
The essay becomes confusing or loses focus.
What happens if an essay lacks transitional words and phrases?
What are things you should add in your elaboration?
Examples, definitions, paraphrasing, personal narratives, real world connections
How can you vary your sentence structure?
Mix simple, compound and complex sentences so your writing does not sound repetitive.
For example, start some sentences with transition words, combine ideas with conjunctions like because or although, and use different sentence lengths to keep the reader’s attention.