Quality of Content and Clarity of Thesis:
1.
What is the purpose of expository
writing?
a.
The purpose of expository writing
is to explain something to readers where they can take back the information
they have learnt and think about what it means to them.
2.
What does ‘quality of content’
refer to?
a.
Quality of content refers to the
significance of the topic, the author’s knowledge, depth, analysis and
appropriateness of the discussion
3.
What is a thesis?
a.
The thesis is the central point of
the essay
4.
What other names does a ‘thesis’
have?
a.
Other names are controlling idea
and main idea.
5.
Where does a thesis appear in basic
expository writing?
a.
The thesis appears in the first
paragraphs of the essay.
Organisation:
1.
What is the purpose of an
Introductory Paragraph?
a.
It is to arouse the reader’s
interest and provide a background for the essay.
2.
What is included in it?
a.
Background and startling facts.
3.
What is the purpose of the Middle
Paragraphs? What should they include?
a.
The middle paragraph has its own
main point and it must include a supporting sentence.
4.
What are the 4 things a Concluding
Paragraph can do?
a.
Draw a conclusion, make a
prediction, provide a summary, or use a combination of these strategies.
Development:
1.
What does a well-developed essay
demonstrate?
a.
Depth of analysis and discussion.
2.
How do you convince your reader
that your thesis is significant and worth thing about?
a.
Facts, examples, details and
explanations help convince the reader.
3.
How can you make your reasoning
clear?
a.
It must be logical and free of
error.
Unity and Coherence:
1.
What odes ‘unity’ mean?
a.
All sentences must relate to and
support the thesis.
2.
What is the basic definition of
‘coherence’?
a.
The readers can understand the
ideas and how they link into the essay.
3.
How do you achieve ‘coherence’ in
your writing?
a.
Sentences and paragraphs must be
placed in logical order.
Word Choice and Sentence Variety:
1.
What should not appear in
expository writing?
a.
Slang, clichés, vague words, and
the overuse of any term should not appear.
2.
What is a feature of good words in
expository writing?
a.
They should be consistent with Standard
English and be used appropriately.
3.
What are two positive things that
varied sentence lengths create?
a.
It helps convey the meaning and
increases reader interest.
4.
What are two things you liked about
the example paragraph?
a.
It is interesting and helps convey
the point very effectively.
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