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What is expository writing? It … Explains- facts, problems, solutions, information… Clarifies- gives more information to make an idea clear. Defines- makes information clear. Describes- steps in a process Informs- gives facts Explores- problems or solutions Proves

EXPOSITORY WRITING ESSAYS are expository writing! focuses on main topic Has logical supporting facts Contains details, explanations, and examples Has strong organization Has a logical order Contains smooth transitions ESSAYS are expository writing! Expository writing appears in letters, newsletters, definitions, instructions, guidebooks, catalogues, newspaper articles, magazine articles, manuals, pamphlets, reports and research papers and more!!!!

ESSAYS MUST HAVE… A title A topic sentence Transitions throughout the writing Explanations and Examples A conclusion

SPRING BOARD PG 39

Pg. 38 Spring Board- brainstorm Identify areas in your life that have changed, such as responsibilities, family relationships, friends, hobbies/interests, school, fears, physical appearance, etc.. Write each area as a topic on the top line inside a box. Brainstorm important details on each topic, and write those below the line. Then, on the line below each box, write one complete sentence about the topic that could be used as a topic sentence (T.S.) for a paragraph. Remember that a topic sentence controls the content of a paragraph, contains a subject, and reveals an opinion.

WRITING PROMPT IN DAYSTARTER WRITING SPIRAL, draft a paragraph about an area of change in your life. Choose one of the areas of change from your graphic organizer. Begin your paragraph with a topic sentence. Provide at least two additional sentences to explain the topic sentence. Develop and elaborate upon each of those two sentences with additional commentary that includes vivid details, clarification, and concrete examples.

Remember, A narrative… Tells a story. Has chronological order and sequence of events. Has action. Has conflicts or problems. Has dialogue. Has characters. Has a definite beginning, middle and end. Remember, A narrative…

NARRATIVE EXPOSITORY is told from a particular point of view makes and supports a point is filled with precise detail uses vivid verbs and modifiers uses conflict and sequence as does any story may use dialogue LINK!

Narratives can be Expository Writing! Tells a story- using plot, setting etc… Proves a point using evidence and examples. Explains how our experiences lead to some important realization or conclusion about our lives or about the world Describes lessons learned about ourselves or others or the world.

What are the key words that show it is an expository prompt? Most people enjoy some type of music. Think about your favorite type of music and explain why you like that particular type of music. Sometimes even the best drivers can get lost at times. Explain how you would direct a lost man to get back to the interstate highway from your neighborhood. Tell how to make a hamburger. YOU WILL FIND THESE WORDS IN THE PROMPT EXPLAIN, DESCRIBE or TELL.

NARRATIVE ESSAYS      When you write a narrative essay, you are telling a story. Narrative essays are told from from a defined point of view, often the author's, so there is feeling as well as specific and often sensory details provided to get the reader involved in the elements and sequence of the story. The verbs are vivid and precise. The narrative essay makes a point and that point is often defined in the opening sentence, but can also be found as the last sentence in the opening paragraph. (For test taking purposes, it can be wise to put if first so that the person grading does not miss it.

NARRATIVE ESSAY      Since a narrative relies on personal experiences, it often is in the form of a story. When the writer uses this technique, he or she must be sure to include all the conventions of storytelling: plot, character, setting, climax, and ending. It is usually filled with details that are carefully selected to explain, support, or embellish the story. All of the details relate to the main point the writer is attempting to make.

Narrative Essays To write a narrative essay, we need to think about a moment worth sharing and to think about finding the significant point in that moment. To do this, we should think about the new awareness we gained for ourselves (insights that might apply to others as well). Finally, writers incorporate details which will make the incident real for readers.

Sample Introduction Although I have taken many wonderful vacations, my trip with my two best friends to New York City is one I’ll always remember. This was a fantastic trip because of the sights we saw, the people we met, the plays we enjoyed, and the laughs we shared. What’s the topic? What’s the plan?

Some typical story transition words Typically transitions are about time. After, before, since, later One day Suddenly During Until Yesterday Meanwhile Afterwards While

How to get your story rolling Begin by describing a character. LaDarius Smith, a star on our school basketball team, is very lucky.

Get the story rolling with dialogue “What’s that smell?” the class complained. “Finish your experiment and we’ll head outside to get away from it,” said their teacher. What punctuation goes with the words said? Did you say quotation marks? You’re right!

Get the story rolling Provide a “where” with prepositional phrases: Near the park Below the surface of the water In Chicago Throughout the crowded room Inside the lunchroom

Here’s an excellent beginning... It was an early Tuesday morning in Tokyo Japan. The sun started to rise over Juan Lee’s house. Boom! My friend Juan Lee and I went to see what was with all of the commotion. Then the door came crashing down. It turned out that Juan’s Aunt Lee kicked the door down. How does he start his story? How does he grab interest?

Summary Identify your prompt Plan your work with an outline. Give your work a title with an action word. Grab interest in the beginning Build your paragraph with explanations, examples, & evidence following the topic statement or key statement. Use strong action words Use vivid adjectives Use metaphors Finished? Reread & reread to improve and clarify.

Think – Brainstorm P-What is your purpose? A- Who is your audience? C- Content --What are your ideas for details, facts, or reasons? O- Organization --Think how you want to structure your paper. Jot down these ideas. NOW START YOUR OUTLINE, OR WEB!