What is the name for the sentence that begins a body paragraph and states that paragraph's single main idea?
TOPIC SENTENCE
What is the final paragraph of an essay called, which wraps everything up for the reader?
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
What should you end your essay with to help the reader understand why your topic is important?
FINAL THOUGHT
What is the single sentence in the introduction that tells the reader the essay's topic and previews the main points?
THESIS STATEMENT
BONUS +1! Based on the essay, what needs to be followed to make a clear expository essay?
STRUCTURE
After restating the thesis, what should you do with the main points from the body paragraphs in your conclusion?
SUMMARIZE
BONUS +1! What are the facts or examples that are used to prove the point made in a topic sentence called?
SUPPORTING DETAILS
What is the first paragraph of an essay called, which is designed to get the reader's attention and present the main idea?
INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
BONUS +1! In the conclusion, what should you do with your thesis statement?
RESTATE IN NEW WORDS
What are words such as "First," "In addition," or "For example" that help the reader move smoothly from one idea to the next?
TRANSITION WORDS
What is the term for an interesting sentence at the beginning of an introduction that makes the reader want to continue?
HOOK
What are the paragraphs called that are found between the introduction and conclusion and are used to explain your main ideas with more information?
BODY PARAGRAPH
What can you NOT include in an expository essay?
OPINIONS
What does the thesis statement preview to the readers?
MAIN IDEAS OF BODY PARAGRAPHS
BONUS +1! What are the three main parts of a good expository essay?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What type of essay explains a topic with facts, examples, and clear reasoning, rather than opinions?
EXPOSITORY ESSAY