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Elements of Expository Writing

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How many traits of writing are there?

6

15

TRUE OR FALSE. You should pick a topic you're not familiar with.

False

5

What should use to organize your ideas before writing the essay?

4-Square Organizer or Outline

20

How many "paragraphs" are in a basic expository essay?

5

10

TRUE OR FALSE You should always pick your title first.

False

5

In a basic essay paragraph, how many supporting details should there be?

3

15

How many elaborations should you try to have for each supporting detail?

3

20

TRUE OR FALSE Your whole writing organizer should be written in complete sentences?

False

10

TRUE OR FALSE The intro and conclusion should not be written like a proper paragraph.

TRUE

15

What device should you use to draw the reader/listener in to your topic?

Hook or Grabber

20

TRUE OR FALSE You can use "hooks" as "zingers" in your conclusion.

TRUE

10

Name THREE types of introduction hooks.

Teacher will verify answer as correct or not

25

What device is used at the beginning of the concluding paragraph before you summarize the central ideas?

A Transition

25

What does Mrs. Meyers say you should do when you're typing your essay from the organizer?

Talk Type

20

TRUE OR FALSE Editing and revising are the same thing.

FALSE

10

What is the standard font size for an academic essay?

12

15