Expository- Explain Argumentative- Persuade

Complete the following writing task: Animals can serve various purposes in our lives. From loving companion to service animals, they are necessary in many ways. Write an expository essay explaining how animals helped Temple Grandin deal with the challenges of autism. Your essay must be based on the ideas and information found in the texts. Manage your time carefully so that you can read the passages; plan your response; write your response; and revise and edit your response. Your written response should be in the form of a multi-paragraph essay.

How animals helped Temple Grandin with Autism My storyWayward wizards Animals help Temple because they become a goal for her to reach by having good and peaceful behavior. Paragraph 6- “teachers took away horseback riding privileges if I smacked somebody” The Animals help Temple with Autism because she finds something in common with them and this helps her not to be lonely. Paragraph 8- “the horses had emotional problems, too.” Paragraph 9- “emotionally disturbed teenagers living with a bunch of emotionally disturbed animals.” Animals help Temple with autism because this keeps her focused and motivated to be successful. P 14- “Animals kept me going.” Temple is helped by animals because she finds something in common with the animals emotionally. This helps her with loneliness. P3- “autistic people, are very sensitive to detail and don’t like change.” Temple is helped by animals with the challenges of autism because she learns responsibility. P5- “Temple was proud that she now had an important, responsible job in the barn.”

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The Purpose of an expository essay is to A.Answer B.Explain C.Persuade D.Entertain Non-Response 30

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to A.Explain B.Persuade C.Inform D.Entertain Non-Response 30

When text-mapping an expository essay you should turn your page A.Vertically B.Diagonally C.Horizontally D.Any way at all Non-Response 30

When text-mapping an argumentative essay you should turn your page A.Vertically B.Diagonally C.Horizontally D.Any way at all Non-Response 30

When text-mapping you should A.Include every irrelevant detail from the text. B.Only include relevant evidence connected to the essay question. Non-Response 30

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Outline- How Animals Help Temple Grandin With Autism Introduction 3-5 sentences on topic Main Idea- Thesis Statement- Animals help Temple Grandin with the challenges autism by reason 1 and reason 2 Body Paragraph 1 Transition Claim Animals help Temple Grandin with autism by ______________________________ Integration- Context – explains how the evidence fits in your essay Summary Evidence- “copy your evidence here” (citation/ Title of passage). Elaboration Transition Integration Evidence “copy your evidence here” (citation/ Name of Text). Elaboration Explain- This shows that…. Connect- This proves… Body Paragraph 2 Conclusion

Body Paragraph One of the most challenging parts of autism is socialization. Temple Grandin’s exposure to animals fortunately helped her to not feel alone. When Temple was teased in high school for being autistic, she hit her bullies and was punished by her teachers (My Story). Temple Grandin writes, “teachers took away horseback riding privileges if I smacked somebody” (My Story). This shows that Temple learned how to be kind to others and “cry” instead of beating up others. Therefore, Animals helped her to get along with others.