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Key Concepts:
An______ _______ is nonfiction writing that provides _______ ______, and _______ about a topic.

What is a thesis statement?
After reading the thesis statement, the reader should know the writer's
A thesis statement always appears in the essay's
What are the three elements writers should include in their introductions?
for the text.
1.
2.
What is an anecdote?
What are three techniques writers use to engage readers in an introduction?
2.
3.
Practice:
Lisa is planning to write an explanatory essay on adopting a pet. She specifically wants to explain the benefits of adopting a pet from a shelter or a rescue. She wants to discuss how adopting shelter pets can help save the animal's life. It can also control pet overpopulation and shelter pets usually costs less than buying one from a pet store or a breeder. Fill in the organizer below to help Lisa write her thesis statement.
Overall Topic:
Main Idea:
Point #1:
Point #2:
Point #3:
Combine the main idea and points 1, 2, & 3 to create a thesis statement:

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s the completed version of the fill-in-the-blanks and the answers to the questions based on your prompts.

Key Concepts:

An expository essay is nonfiction writing that provides factual information, and explanation about a topic.

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is a sentence that encapsulates the main idea or argument of an essay, indicating the writer's position on the topic.

After reading the thesis statement, the reader should know the writer's main argument or viewpoint.

A thesis statement always appears in the essay's introduction, typically at the end of the introductory paragraph.

What are the three elements writers should include in their introductions?

1. Hook (an engaging opening statement or question)
2. Background information (context about the topic)
3. Thesis statement (the main idea or argument)

What is an anecdote?

An anecdote is a brief, engaging story or account about a particular incident or event, often used to illustrate a point or to engage the reader.

What are three techniques writers use to engage readers in an introduction?

1. Anecdote (telling a relevant and interesting story)
2. Startling fact or statistic (providing surprising data)
3. Rhetorical question (asking a thought-provoking question)

Practice:

Lisa is planning to write an explanatory essay on adopting a pet. She specifically wants to explain the benefits of adopting a pet from a shelter or a rescue. She wants to discuss how adopting shelter pets can help save the animal's life, control pet overpopulation, and shelter pets usually cost less than buying one from a pet store or a breeder.

Fill in the organizer below to help Lisa write her thesis statement.

• Overall Topic: Adopting a pet.
• Main Idea: The benefits of adopting pets from shelters and rescues.
• Point #1: Adopting shelter pets saves the animal's life.
• Point #2: It helps control pet overpopulation.
• Point #3: Shelter pets usually cost less than buying from stores or breeders.

Combine the main idea and points 1, 2, & 3 to create a thesis statement: "Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue not only saves the animal's life and helps control pet overpopulation but also provides an affordable option compared to purchasing from pet stores or breeders."

Answer 2

Sorry I messed up the first question

Key Concepts:
An______ _______ is nonfiction writing that provides _______ , ______, and _______ about a topic.

Answer 3

No problem! Here’s the corrected fill-in-the-blank for your first question:

Key Concepts:

An expository essay is nonfiction writing that provides information, explanation, and analysis about a topic.