expository writing - writing that explains or informs, paragraph - a group of sentences that include details to support a specific point, topic sentence - expresses the main idea of a paragraph; often is the first sentence of the paragraph, conclusion - should echo the idea of the topic sentence BUT NOT repeat it exactly; the final sentence in a paragraph, attention getter - a statement or phrase used at the beginning of a writing piece used to introduce the main idea that is meant to grab the reader's attention, elaboration - to give more details about something; can come from the text OR from what you alread know; used AFTER a piece of text evidence , giving an example or explaining more clearly, transition or linking words and phrases - words and phrases used in writing to connect ideas and give sequence to your writing,

Expository Writing Vocabulary--Don Roberts

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