If you finish writing your essay before the time is up, what should you do?

reread your essay to check for capitals and periods

What is textual evidence?

using the author's exact words to support topic statement

What should be included in the concluding paragraph of an expository essay?

topic, controlling idea, main ideas, and parting thought

Pick the BEST topic sentence

Wouldn't you agree that computers are helpful for research?

What are the 3 main parts of an expository paper?

introductory, body , and concluding paragraphs

What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?

sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled

What should be included in the introductory paragraph of an expository essay?

topic, controlling idea and main ideas of the composition

What does an expository essay do?

explains a position or opinion you have regarding the text

What should the focus of an expository essay be?

the topic specified in the prompt

What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?

spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules

What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?

main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details

What is the order of an expository essay?

introduction, reason #1, reason #2, conclusion

What should each main idea paragraph begin with?

a broad, yet distinct topic sentence

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1
If you finish writing your essay before the time is up, what should you do?
read a book
add a period after every word
reread your essay to check for capitals and periods
talk to a friend
2
What is the purpose of expository writing?
to explain or inform
to be very descriptive
to tell a story
to entertain
3
Expository Writing does what?
Helps Mr. F grade papers
Picks Boogers
Persuades
Explains
4
What is textual evidence?
the topic sentence
writing down all the words that sound like your topic
using the author's exact words to support topic statement
copying a whole chapter into your paper word for word
5
What do you call the middle paragraphs (#2, 3, 4, etc.)?
Middle
Body
Introductory
Best
6
How many paragraphs should there be in an expository essay?
3
4
5
6
7
Expository writing can also be called...
Persuasive Writing
Informational Writing
Narrative Writing
Creative Writing
8
Three main reasons should be exactly the same in your intro as they are in the body paragraphs
False
True
9
True or false: The best way to conclude your essay is "The End"
True
False
10
How do you move from one paragraph to the next?
By flying to Atlanta with Ms. Bates
By using transitons
By doing the Whip
By skipping lines
11
What should the introduction paragraph include?
Lead
Jokes
Lead and Controlling Idea
Controlling Idea
12
What should be included in the concluding paragraph of an expository essay?
examples, insight, and parting thought
events, parting thought, reflection
topic, controlling idea, main ideas, and parting thought
significant characters, set the stage, and parting thought
13
What process do you use to check your essay and make sure you have all the elements?
Writing
Thinking
Working
Editing
14
What shows how your textual evidence supports your topic statement?
explanation of evidence
topic sentence
thesis statements
textual evidence
15
Pick the BEST topic sentence
Everybody loves computers.
If you want to learn more about computers, keep reading.
Wouldn't you agree that computers are helpful for research?
I am going to tell you about the importance of computers.
16
What is the "meat" of the essay?
Body paragraphs
Evidence
Opinions
Thesis
17
What is the "glue" of the essay?
Transitions
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Title
18
What do you call the final paragraphs in an expository essay?
Introductions
Body
Concluding
End
19
What are the 3 main parts of an expository paper?
introductory, body , and concluding paragraphs
controlling idea, personal experience, and insight
introduction, significant characters, body, and examples
main ideas, reflection, and concluding paragraphs
20
What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?
sentences are choppy and awkward
sentences are all the same pattern
sentences are run-on and fragments
sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled
21
Before writing your essay, you need to ________ your essay!
eat
read
plan
sleep
22
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
explain
tell a story
entertain
persuade
23
What should the controlling idea include?
the details
a lot of description
a question
the main ideas
24
What should be included in the introductory paragraph of an expository essay?
controlling idea and parting thought
main ideas
topic, controlling idea and main ideas of the composition
parting thought and insight
25
What part of the prompt specifies the topic?
the "LOOK" section
the "WRITE" section
the "THINK" section
the "READ" section
26
Words such as first, second, as a result
Conjunctions
Ending
Transitions
Starters
27
What is the main focus of an expository essay?
a fun story
logic and coherence
vivid details
dialogue
28
What do you use to engage your reader?
evidence
hook
thesis
reason
29
How many sentences is an introduction?
5-7
10
1
2-3
30
How many paragraphs should be in an expository essay?
5-7
25
6-10
10-12
31
What do you NOT include in your conclusion?
Evidence
Sentences
New Information
Quotes
32
What does an expository essay do?
it is a summary of a book
explains a position or opinion you have regarding the text
it only focuses on your opinion
it is a book review
33
What are the three types of organization you can use in your essay?
Novel, 2/3/1, Directions
One idea, second idea, last idea
Beginning, Middle, End
First, Second, Third
34
An expository essay is made up of how many sections?
0
100
1
3
35
What restates your thesis and subtopics and remind you reader what you wrote about?
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Introduction Paragraph
Thesis Statement
36
True or False: This is 7th Grade Writer's Workshop.
True
False
37
What should the focus of an expository essay be?
the significant characters
the parting thought
the topic specified in the prompt
the supporting details
38
Where does the thesis statement belong?
on its own
first paragraph
last paragraph
all the paragraphs
39
What kind of language should an expository essay use?
awesome and interesting language
clear and logical language
boring and dull language
vivid and descriptive language
40
How do you create a conclusion?
make some stuff up
reword your thesis
revise your reasons
introduce new information
41
What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?
school, capitalization, spelling, and traffic rules
rules of grammar, how to use a dictionary, law of relativity
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules
42
One example of "hooking" a reader into reading your essay is to...
Writing "Today, I'm going to talk about"
Doing the nae nae with Ms. Johnson
Throwing the essay in the trash
Using a flashback
43
The main ideas that support your thesis
conclusion
topics
thesis
subtopics
44
What GRABS the reader's attention?
Bait
Line
Hook
Joke
45
How many main ideas should you have?
4
1
2
3
46
What is the roadmap of your essay?
introduction
conclusion
hook
thesis
47
What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?
main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details
parting thought and insight
reflection and insight
events and significant characters
48
What is the order of an expository essay?
conclusion, reason #1, introduction, reason #2
reason #1, reason #2, introduction, conclusion
introduction, reason #2, reason #1, conclusion
introduction, reason #1, reason #2, conclusion
49
What do you use to support your opinion in the expository essay?
only your opinion
math problems
your mom or dad's opinion
textual evidence from the book
50
How many sentences is a conclusion?
2-3
0
5
26
51
What should each main idea paragraph begin with?
a question
the first detail
a redundant topic sentence
a broad, yet distinct topic sentence
52
Identify the claim in this thesis: School is important because it gives us knowledge and jobs.
School gives us knowledge.
School is important.
School teaches us responsibility.
School gives us jobs.
53
How many topics should be included in an expository essay?
5
3
6
1
54
What is another word for the controlling idea?
Conclusion
Lead
Details
Topic Sentence
55
What should the conclusion paragraph include?
a happy ending
a reflection AND a restated main idea
a reflection
the main idea, restated
56
Which one is NOT one of the E's?
Examples
Engaging
Elaboration
Evidence
57
The topic sentence of each body paragraph should include...
What the paragraph will be about
3 supporting details
Mr. Amador's left hand
A summary of the essay
58
What does a thesis statement consist of?
the main idea
2 reasons
lots of facts
an opinion
59
Identify reason #2 in this thesis: Dogs are better than cats because they fetch and snuggle.
Dogs snuggle.
Cats are better.
Dogs are better than cats.
Dogs fetch.
60
What are all of the main ideas related to?
set the stage
parting thought
controlling idea
main ideas
61
Which sentence is a transition sentence?
I like my friends because they make me laugh.
Friends not only keep you in check but also cheer you up.
Friends are important because they're funny and truthful.
Friends make you happy no matter what.
62
A statement discussing the topic of your paper.
Thesis
Main idea
Details
Topic Sentence
63
How many main points should an expository essay have?
less than 2
no more than 5
over 10
at least 3
64
How many details should you use to support your main idea?
2-3
more than 5
1-2
3-4
65
Which is NOT an example of a supporting detail we have discussed this year?
personal experience
All of these are examples we have discussed this year.
examples
cause and effect relationships
66
What do you call the first paragraph(s)?
Conclusion
Starting
Beginning
Introductory
67
What do you use to prove your reason statements?
evidence
hooks
facts
reasons
68
The thesis is made up of...
sugar and spice
Your hook + Your Conclusion
A quote + imagery
Your position/belief + Your Reasons
69
Body paragraphs support the main idea through...
sentences
details
A good talk with a counselor
words
70
What is the name of the first paragraph in an expository piece?
Conclusion
Topic
Body
Introduction
71
What is the final paragraph in an expository essay called?
The end
Conclusion
Final thoughts
Introduction
72
The following are the elements of a body paragraph EXCEPT for..
Concluding/Transition Sentence
Textual Evidence
Topic sentence
Dialogue
73
How many sentences is a thesis?
2
4
1
3
74
How many main ideas must you include in an expository essay?
1
3
No set nunber
2
75
Where does the thesis statement belong?
First sentence in intro
Second sentence in paragraph
Only sentence in paragraph
Last sentence in intro
76
What is in the body paragraphs?
evidence
reason #1, reason #2, evidence
conclusion, thesis
reason #1, reason #2, thesis
77
What does the picture below represent?
A bad paper
A good paper
A thesis statement
Body paragraph
78
What should be used to enhance the flow of the essay by showing the relationships of ideas?
controlling idea
big words
transition words
adjectives
79
Define Expository Writing
writing that persuades someone to do something
creative and full of details writing
presents reasons, explanations or steps
writing that is fun to do
80
A statement that discusses the topic of each paragraph
Main Idea
Introduction
Topic Sentences
Thesis
81
What is in the introduction paragraph?
hook, bridge, and thesis
hook and reasons
thesis
reasons
82
For each reason, you need at least how many supporting details?
1
2
3
4
83
This portion of ANY essay grabs the reader's attention?
Body
Supporting Details
Thesis
Hook
84
What helps you pre-plan and ensure you don't leave anything out?
Thinking
Essay
Topic
Outline
85
Expository writing does NOT do all the things below except...
gives facts, reasons and steps of a process
entertain a reader
persuade a reader
tell a story
86
What does the picture below demonstrate?
Body paragraph
Introduction paragraph
Good paper
Concluding paragraph
87
What do you put in-between your body paragraphs to help you shift from one topic to the next?
words
conclusion
glue
transition
88
The thesis is the last sentence of which paragraph?
body paragraph #2
conclusion
introduction
body paragraph #1
89
What should each paragraph have at the beginning?
Hook
Main Idea
Sentence
Beginning

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1
If you finish writing your essay before the time is up, what should you do?
read a book
add a period after every word
reread your essay to check for capitals and periods
talk to a friend
2
What is the purpose of expository writing?
to explain or inform
to be very descriptive
to tell a story
to entertain
3
Expository Writing does what?
Helps Mr. F grade papers
Picks Boogers
Persuades
Explains
4
What is textual evidence?
the topic sentence
writing down all the words that sound like your topic
using the author's exact words to support topic statement
copying a whole chapter into your paper word for word
5
What do you call the middle paragraphs (#2, 3, 4, etc.)?
Middle
Body
Introductory
Best
6
How many paragraphs should there be in an expository essay?
3
4
5
6
7
Expository writing can also be called...
Persuasive Writing
Informational Writing
Narrative Writing
Creative Writing
8
Three main reasons should be exactly the same in your intro as they are in the body paragraphs
False
True
9
True or false: The best way to conclude your essay is "The End"
True
False
10
How do you move from one paragraph to the next?
By flying to Atlanta with Ms. Bates
By using transitons
By doing the Whip
By skipping lines
11
What should the introduction paragraph include?
Lead
Jokes
Lead and Controlling Idea
Controlling Idea
12
What should be included in the concluding paragraph of an expository essay?
examples, insight, and parting thought
events, parting thought, reflection
topic, controlling idea, main ideas, and parting thought
significant characters, set the stage, and parting thought
13
What process do you use to check your essay and make sure you have all the elements?
Writing
Thinking
Working
Editing
14
What shows how your textual evidence supports your topic statement?
explanation of evidence
topic sentence
thesis statements
textual evidence
15
Pick the BEST topic sentence
Everybody loves computers.
If you want to learn more about computers, keep reading.
Wouldn't you agree that computers are helpful for research?
I am going to tell you about the importance of computers.
16
What is the "meat" of the essay?
Body paragraphs
Evidence
Opinions
Thesis
17
What is the "glue" of the essay?
Transitions
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Title
18
What do you call the final paragraphs in an expository essay?
Introductions
Body
Concluding
End
19
What are the 3 main parts of an expository paper?
introductory, body , and concluding paragraphs
controlling idea, personal experience, and insight
introduction, significant characters, body, and examples
main ideas, reflection, and concluding paragraphs
20
What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?
sentences are choppy and awkward
sentences are all the same pattern
sentences are run-on and fragments
sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled
21
Before writing your essay, you need to ________ your essay!
eat
read
plan
sleep
22
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
explain
tell a story
entertain
persuade
23
What should the controlling idea include?
the details
a lot of description
a question
the main ideas
24
What should be included in the introductory paragraph of an expository essay?
controlling idea and parting thought
main ideas
topic, controlling idea and main ideas of the composition
parting thought and insight
25
What part of the prompt specifies the topic?
the "LOOK" section
the "WRITE" section
the "THINK" section
the "READ" section
26
Words such as first, second, as a result
Conjunctions
Ending
Transitions
Starters
27
What is the main focus of an expository essay?
a fun story
logic and coherence
vivid details
dialogue
28
What do you use to engage your reader?
evidence
hook
thesis
reason
29
How many sentences is an introduction?
5-7
10
1
2-3
30
How many paragraphs should be in an expository essay?
5-7
25
6-10
10-12
31
What do you NOT include in your conclusion?
Evidence
Sentences
New Information
Quotes
32
What does an expository essay do?
it is a summary of a book
explains a position or opinion you have regarding the text
it only focuses on your opinion
it is a book review
33
What are the three types of organization you can use in your essay?
Novel, 2/3/1, Directions
One idea, second idea, last idea
Beginning, Middle, End
First, Second, Third
34
An expository essay is made up of how many sections?
0
100
1
3
35
What restates your thesis and subtopics and remind you reader what you wrote about?
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Introduction Paragraph
Thesis Statement
36
True or False: This is 7th Grade Writer's Workshop.
True
False
37
What should the focus of an expository essay be?
the significant characters
the parting thought
the topic specified in the prompt
the supporting details
38
Where does the thesis statement belong?
on its own
first paragraph
last paragraph
all the paragraphs
39
What kind of language should an expository essay use?
awesome and interesting language
clear and logical language
boring and dull language
vivid and descriptive language
40
How do you create a conclusion?
make some stuff up
reword your thesis
revise your reasons
introduce new information
41
What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?
school, capitalization, spelling, and traffic rules
rules of grammar, how to use a dictionary, law of relativity
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules
42
One example of "hooking" a reader into reading your essay is to...
Writing "Today, I'm going to talk about"
Doing the nae nae with Ms. Johnson
Throwing the essay in the trash
Using a flashback
43
The main ideas that support your thesis
conclusion
topics
thesis
subtopics
44
What GRABS the reader's attention?
Bait
Line
Hook
Joke
45
How many main ideas should you have?
4
1
2
3
46
What is the roadmap of your essay?
introduction
conclusion
hook
thesis
47
What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?
main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details
parting thought and insight
reflection and insight
events and significant characters
48
What is the order of an expository essay?
conclusion, reason #1, introduction, reason #2
reason #1, reason #2, introduction, conclusion
introduction, reason #2, reason #1, conclusion
introduction, reason #1, reason #2, conclusion
49
What do you use to support your opinion in the expository essay?
only your opinion
math problems
your mom or dad's opinion
textual evidence from the book
50
How many sentences is a conclusion?
2-3
0
5
26
51
What should each main idea paragraph begin with?
a question
the first detail
a redundant topic sentence
a broad, yet distinct topic sentence
52
Identify the claim in this thesis: School is important because it gives us knowledge and jobs.
School gives us knowledge.
School is important.
School teaches us responsibility.
School gives us jobs.
53
How many topics should be included in an expository essay?
5
3
6
1
54
What is another word for the controlling idea?
Conclusion
Lead
Details
Topic Sentence
55
What should the conclusion paragraph include?
a happy ending
a reflection AND a restated main idea
a reflection
the main idea, restated
56
Which one is NOT one of the E's?
Examples
Engaging
Elaboration
Evidence
57
The topic sentence of each body paragraph should include...
What the paragraph will be about
3 supporting details
Mr. Amador's left hand
A summary of the essay
58
What does a thesis statement consist of?
the main idea
2 reasons
lots of facts
an opinion
59
Identify reason #2 in this thesis: Dogs are better than cats because they fetch and snuggle.
Dogs snuggle.
Cats are better.
Dogs are better than cats.
Dogs fetch.
60
What are all of the main ideas related to?
set the stage
parting thought
controlling idea
main ideas
61
Which sentence is a transition sentence?
I like my friends because they make me laugh.
Friends not only keep you in check but also cheer you up.
Friends are important because they're funny and truthful.
Friends make you happy no matter what.
62
A statement discussing the topic of your paper.
Thesis
Main idea
Details
Topic Sentence
63
How many main points should an expository essay have?
less than 2
no more than 5
over 10
at least 3
64
How many details should you use to support your main idea?
2-3
more than 5
1-2
3-4
65
Which is NOT an example of a supporting detail we have discussed this year?
personal experience
All of these are examples we have discussed this year.
examples
cause and effect relationships
66
What do you call the first paragraph(s)?
Conclusion
Starting
Beginning
Introductory
67
What do you use to prove your reason statements?
evidence
hooks
facts
reasons
68
The thesis is made up of...
sugar and spice
Your hook + Your Conclusion
A quote + imagery
Your position/belief + Your Reasons
69
Body paragraphs support the main idea through...
sentences
details
A good talk with a counselor
words
70
What is the name of the first paragraph in an expository piece?
Conclusion
Topic
Body
Introduction
71
What is the final paragraph in an expository essay called?
The end
Conclusion
Final thoughts
Introduction
72
The following are the elements of a body paragraph EXCEPT for..
Concluding/Transition Sentence
Textual Evidence
Topic sentence
Dialogue
73
How many sentences is a thesis?
2
4
1
3
74
How many main ideas must you include in an expository essay?
1
3
No set nunber
2
75
Where does the thesis statement belong?
First sentence in intro
Second sentence in paragraph
Only sentence in paragraph
Last sentence in intro
76
What is in the body paragraphs?
evidence
reason #1, reason #2, evidence
conclusion, thesis
reason #1, reason #2, thesis
77
What does the picture below represent?
A bad paper
A good paper
A thesis statement
Body paragraph
78
What should be used to enhance the flow of the essay by showing the relationships of ideas?
controlling idea
big words
transition words
adjectives
79
Define Expository Writing
writing that persuades someone to do something
creative and full of details writing
presents reasons, explanations or steps
writing that is fun to do
80
A statement that discusses the topic of each paragraph
Main Idea
Introduction
Topic Sentences
Thesis
81
What is in the introduction paragraph?
hook, bridge, and thesis
hook and reasons
thesis
reasons
82
For each reason, you need at least how many supporting details?
1
2
3
4
83
This portion of ANY essay grabs the reader's attention?
Body
Supporting Details
Thesis
Hook
84
What helps you pre-plan and ensure you don't leave anything out?
Thinking
Essay
Topic
Outline
85
Expository writing does NOT do all the things below except...
gives facts, reasons and steps of a process
entertain a reader
persuade a reader
tell a story
86
What does the picture below demonstrate?
Body paragraph
Introduction paragraph
Good paper
Concluding paragraph
87
What do you put in-between your body paragraphs to help you shift from one topic to the next?
words
conclusion
glue
transition
88
The thesis is the last sentence of which paragraph?
body paragraph #2
conclusion
introduction
body paragraph #1
89
What should each paragraph have at the beginning?
Hook
Main Idea
Sentence
Beginning