Organization
Fill in the blank:
__ paragraph structure
5
Should the thesis be narrowed or broad?
Narrowed (specific)
What grabs the reader's attention (in the first few sentences of the essay) ?
The Hook
True or false?
Expository writing is informal.
False.
One of these is not an example of expository writing. Which one is it?
Essays, newspaper and magazine articles, instruction manuals, fiction, textbooks, and encyclopedia articles.
Fiction.
Expository writing differs from fiction.
The thesis statement is ___ sentence.
One
Fill in the blank:
The body of an expository essay should be at least ___ paragraphs long.
3
What are the two types of expository writing
informational or directional
True or false?
The hook is the most important sentence in your introduction.
False.
The thesis statement is the most important sentence in your introduction.
The thesis statement provides your _______.
Purpose/arguement
Fill in the blank:
Each body paragraph should cover only one _____
topic or idea
Name 5 transitions words you could use in an expository essay
Any 5 transition words including: for example, for instance, in particular, to illustrate, thus, therefore, consequently, hence, accordingly, moreover, furthermore, in addition, as a result, similarly, to be exact, more precisely, in other words, next, before, afterward, at the same time...
The thesis statement _________ your essay body paragraphs.
Organizes
True or false?
The hook grabs the reader's attention only in the first sentence of the essay.
False.
The hook grabs the reader's attention in the first few sentences of the essay.
Which two things are most important to have in your introduction paragraph?
Hook and thesis statement.
Name this type of hook:
A student's life is often hectic. Moving from class to class, ingesting lots of information, a load of coursework, and preparing for examinations is a lot to handle.
Example
Expository writing conveys _________ to a reader.
information (direction for half points)
What might be a good way to organize your body paragraphs? (hint: where would it be better to put your weakest and strongest paragraphs)
A good way to organize your body paragraphs could be to put your weakest paragraph first and your strongest paragraph last, so that the reader ends on a good note.
True or false?
You should stick to first-person pronouns.
False.
In a formal essay, you should stick to third-person pronouns.
Fill in the blank:
When a writer uses a short story to relate to the topic and gain the reader's attention, they are using a/an ________. This story can be a short, personal story or one that is a figment of your imagination.
Anecdote.
Name 3 types of hooks you could use to start an expository essay.
Quote, anecdote, example, question, fact, or unusual detail
Fill in the blank:
Objective: explain _____ as opposed to opinion
Facts
How do you narrow a thesis statement?
Be more specific.
True or false?
This is a hook: Leisure time should contribute to a student's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being; these three areas will contribute to a more wholesome student.
False.
This is a thesis statement.
Name 5 types of hooks you could use to start an expository essay.
Quote, anecdote/personal narrative, example, question, fact/statistic, unusual detail, or definition of a term.