Fifth Grade

Expository Writing Checklist

Print out and use this writing checklist to help you check over an expository paper.

Introduction Paragraph (The Bun)

    Lead
    Topic Sentence: "I think..."

Reason Paragraph #1 (The Lettuce)

    Topic
    Detail #1
           Elaboration
    Detail #2
           Elaboration
    Detail #3
           Elaboration
    Transition (The Ketchup)

Reason Paragraph #2 (The Cheese)

    Topic
    Detail #1
           Elaboration
    Detail #2
           Elaboration
    Detail #3
           Elaboration
    Transition (The Ketchup)

Reason Paragraph #3 (The Meat)

    Topic
    Detail #1
           Elaboration
    Detail #2
           Elaboration
    Detail #3
           Elaboration
    Transition (The Ketchup)
    Conclusion

Conclusion Paragraph (The Bun)

    Reword your Lead
    Reword Topic Sentence: "I think..."

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