Moving from Persuasive to Expository Writing Writing to an Expository Prompt RISD Language Arts 1

LESSON 1: AGENDA 1.Review Persuasive writing 2.Introduce Expository writing by comparing it to Persuasive writing 3.Compare Persuasive and Expository mentor texts and write a response 4.Discuss how what we have learned about persuasive can help us write to an expository prompt 2

Two important things: Persuasive 1.The writer has a position FOR or AGAINST an issue, and 2.The writer tries to convince the reader to believe or do something PURPOSE: to persuade or convince the reader of something 3

1.The writer has an idea or position, and 2.The writer explains or clarifies the idea to the reader PURPOSE: to explain or clarify (make clear) something to the reader 4 Two important things: Expository

PURPOSE PERSUASIVE 1.The writer has a position FOR or AGAINST an issue 2.The writer tries to convince the reader to believe or do something 3.The writer appeals or asks the reader to act or do something PURPOSE: to persuade or convince the reader of something EXPOSITORY 1.The writer has an idea or position 2.The writer tries to explain or clarify an idea to the reader PURPOSE: to explain or clarify (make clear) something to the reader 5

PERSUASIVE Introduction: States a position Body: Has clear reasons, facts, and evidence to support the position Transitions: Words and phrases connect facts to position Conclusion: Contains a call to action EXPOSITORY Introduction: Establishes a clear central idea Body: All ideas are strongly related to central idea and are focused on the topic Transitions: Sustained focus, creates unity and coherence, shows relationships among ideas Conclusion: Contains a concluding statement 6 ORGANIZATION

Your Turn – Persuasive or Expository? # 1: Summer vacation is a time for fun. We get more exercise, read, sleep late, swim, hang out with family, and just enjoy our down time. I think summer is the best time of the year. I only get to see my cousins once or twice a year, and summer is one of those times. We make every summer day count by going fishing, having scavenger hunts and playing tag. The fun stops when I have to go back to school. Summer is my favorite season because you can do so many fun things. # 2: Summer vacation is a time for fun. We get more exercise, read, sleep late, swim, hang out with friends, and just enjoy down time. You remember down time—that free time that adults had when they were young? Free time helps people be more creative and productive. A Harvard University study showed that time off can have a bigger, positive effect on people’s productivity than more hours at work (school). The truth is that kids need free time. We need a break from school, don’t shorten our summer vacation. 7

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK # 1: Summer vacation is a time for fun. We get more exercise, read, sleep late, swim, hang out with family, and just enjoy our down time. I think summer is the best time of the year. I only get to see my cousins once or twice a year, and summer is one of those times. We make every summer day count by going fishing, having scavenger hunts and playing tag. The fun stops when I have to go back to school. Summer is my favorite season because you can do so many fun things. 8 All ideas are related to topic Central Idea Concluding Statement Introduction

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK # 2: Summer vacation is a time for fun. We get more exercise, read, sleep late, swim, hang out with friends, and just enjoy down time. You remember down time—that free time that adults had when they were young? I believe free time helps people be more creative and productive. A Harvard University study showed that time off can have a bigger, positive effect on people’s productivity than more hours at work (school). The truth is that kids need free time. We need a break from school, don’t shorten our summer vacation. 9 Evidence and Support Position Call to Action Introduction

Your Turn - EXPLORE MENTOR TEXTS 1.Read one selection at a time 2.Take notes as you read to help you determine the form of writing (persuasive or expository) 3.Share your findings (persuasive or expository) with a partner (use your notes to support your ideas) 4.Read the next selection and repeat steps End of Lesson 1

LESSON 2: AGENDA 1.Analyze Expository Prompt 2.Choose Expository Prompt 3.Begin Prewriting Process 11

Analyzing the Prompt On the STAAR test, you will be given a prompt It will ask you to find a topic that: - you know about - you care about - you know details about Your topic needs to connect to the prompt. 12

Let’s Look at a Prompt # 1 READ the information in the box below. 13 Most people have a favorite season or time of year. THINK about the time of year you like most. WRITE about your favorite time of year. Explain what makes it special to you.

Analyzing the Expository Prompt What is the topic? - Your favorite season or time of year Who is the audience? - The audience is the teacher What is the purpose of the writing? - The purpose is to explain why the season or time of year is important to you 14

Let’s Look at a Prompt # 2 READ the information in the box below. 15 Most people have a favorite place they like to visit. THINK about a place that you like the most. WRITE about your favorite place. Explain what makes it special to you.

Let’s Look at a Prompt # 3 READ the information in the box below. 16 Most people have favorite activities they like to do. THINK about something you enjoy doing. WRITE about your favorite activity. Explain what makes it special to you.

Things to Remember: What is the topic? Who is the audience? What is the purpose of the writing? 17 Your Turn: Pick a prompt (1-3) to write about Begin brainstorming and prewriting Your Turn: Pick a prompt (1-3) to write about Begin brainstorming and prewriting