Narrative vs. Expository

Narrative vs. Expository Students will be able to distinguish between a Personal Narrative and an Expository essay.

Which One? Informational text Written to explain Narrative Expository A story Has characters Beginning, Middle, End A personal narrative is about your own personal experience Has details Examples of Narratives A. fiction B. chapter books C. story of an event that happened in your life Informational text Written to explain Facts, examples and details Examples of Expository a. newspapers B. magazines C. textbooks D. something you want to explain

Planning Outline List (ideas) Flow Map 2. Topic Sentence(Reason #2) Narrative Expository Outline Topic Sentence (Reason #1) Evidence Example Detail 2. Topic Sentence(Reason #2) List (ideas) Flow Map I R R R

F.E.D. Christian is an excellent defensive back.(Fact) He made an interception at the last game.(example) For the year he has five sacks and two forced fumbles.(detail)

Outline Thesis statement.(What I’m trying to explain) Sam Houston has the best middle school football team in Irving ISD. TS#1. The team’s defense can stop any opponent a. Best db’s in the district b. they get numerous interceptions c. number of sacks and fumbles TS#2 Offensively the team scores an abundance of points a. In each game they score at least three touchdowns b. The quarterback gains at least 40 yards per game c.They have the fastest running backs and receivers

Frayer Model

Unpacking the Rubric Ideas Organization Conventions

Thursday, January 23rd

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Bell ringer Use the same text from Monday and answer questions #3-4

Reading the Prompt Look at the picture below. Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision because there are so many choices. Write about a time when you had to make a decision. Be sure to write in detail about the choice you made, and describe what happened as a result of your decision.

Reading the Prompt Look at the picture below. Circle the verbs. Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision because there are so many choices. Write a personal narrative about a time when you had to make a decision. Be sure to write in detail about the choice you made, and describe what happened as a result of your decision.

Reading the Prompt Look at the picture below. Circle the verbs. Underline and highlight the nouns. Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision because there are so many choices. Write about a time when you had to make a decision. Be sure to write in detail about the choice you made, and describe what happened as a result of your decision.

Reading the Prompt READ the following quotation A famous businessman once said, “players win games, teams win championships.” THINK carefully about the following statement. Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but better things with other people. WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or in a group. Be sure to – Clearly state your controlling idea Organize and develop your explanation effectively Choose your words carefully Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar and sentences

Writing an Essay Let’s go through the writing process. Brainstorm Plan Write your beginning.

Friday, January 24th

Bell Ringer Answer Questions #5-6

Writing an Expository Essay