Expository Writing 4 th Grade- Mrs. Green How to complete an expository writing!

Expository Writing PROMPT: In science, we are learning about different types of plants and how important they are to the world around us. If you could magically be turned into any plant, what plant would you be. Remember, you can choose any kind of plant, tree, flower, fruit, or vegetable. Give reasons to explain your answer. At least one of your reasons must be based on scientific fact.

Expository Writing Think about what the prompt is asking you…What plant would you want to become? Your plant is the topic of your writing. The topic of your writing is your rectangle

Expository Writing What type of plant would you want to become? ROSE

Expository Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your triangles. Your triangles are the 3 different reasons you choose that plant. Be sure to always begin triangle paragraphs with transition words such as first, second, third, next, another, final, last

Expository Writing If you could magically be turned into any plant, what plant would you be. Remember, you can choose any kind of plant, tree, flower, fruit, or vegetable. Give reasons to explain your answer. At least one of your reasons must be based on scientific fact. Give reasons to explain your answer. Comes in many colors associated with love Makes its own food

Expository Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your circles. 1 st Circle- example; 2 nd Circle-MOPSI example; 3 rd Circle- “What difference does it make?”

Expository Writing The first set of circles must only be about the triangle they are located under. Makes its own food photosynthesis M* rose is its own cafeteria Doesn’t have to rely on others to live

Expository Writing Associated with love Valentine’s Day S* Rose is like love that grows from nature Only brings happy thoughts to others

Expository Writing Comes in Many colors yellow- friendship, pink-like, red-love… *O getting a rose of any color-heart pitter patters They can be used for any type of celebration

Good writers always begin their writing with a well organized outline! Abracadabra!!!!

Expository Writing: Introduction 1 st Sentence: Hook If you could be magically turned into any plant, which one would you become? 2 nd Sentence: Statement or answer to the Hook using your topic (rectangle) Without a doubt, I would want to be turned into a vibrantly red rose. 3 rd Sentence: Sentence about your topic (include your 3 triangles : reasons) A rose is the plant I would want to become because it makes its own food, is associated with love, and is available in many different colors. 4 th Sentence:MOPSI sentence about the topic (rectangle) A blossoming rose is as uplifting as the first ray of sunshine after a stormy day. 5 th Sentence: Effect--- “After you read my explanation, …” After you read my explanation, you will think the rose is the plant ever!

Expository Writing: Introduction (1 st Paragraph) If you could be magically turned into any plant, which one would you become?Without a doubt, I would want to be turned into a vibrantly red rose. A rose is the plant I would want to become because it makes its own food, is associated with love, and is available in many different colors. A blossoming rose is as uplifting as the first ray of sunshine after a stormy day. After you read my explanation, you will think the rose is the plant ever!

Expository Writing: 1 st Triangle 1 st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with “One reason” or “The first reason” One reason I would want to be a rose is because it can make its own food. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, it uses photosynthesis to turn water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into a sugary food to satisfy its appetite. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI example Being a rose would be so convenient because it is a cafeteria that never closes. 4 th Sentence: Circle- “What difference does it make?” By making its own food, the rose never has to rely on anyone else to keep it alive.

Expository Writing: 1 st Triangle Paragraph ( 2nd Paragraph) One reason I would want to be a rose is because it can make its own food.For example, it uses photosynthesis to turn water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into a sugary food to satisfy its appetite. Being a rose would be so convenient because it is a cafeteria that never closes. By making its own food, the rose never has to rely on anyone else to keep it alive.

Expository Writing: 2 nd Triangle 1 st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with “Another reason” or “The next reason” Another reason I would want to be turned into a rose is because it is the most popular flower associated with love. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, on Valentine’s Day, most men send their wives or girlfriends roses to display their love. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI example It makes sense to give a rose, because a rose is like love that grows from nature. 4 th Sentence: Circle- “What difference does it make?” Just the sight of this marvelous flower brings happy thoughts to anyone that receives it.

Expository Writing: 2 nd Triangle Paragraph ( 3rd Paragraph) Another reason I would want to be turned into a rose is because it is the most popular flower associated with love. For example, on Valentine’s Day, most men send their wives or girlfriends roses to display their love. It makes sense to give a rose, because a rose is like love that grows from nature. Just the sight of this marvelous flower brings happy thoughts to anyone that receives it.

Expository Writing: 3 rd Triangle 1 st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with “The final reason” or “The last reason” The final reason I want to be a rose is because they come in many shades of beautiful colors that represent different emotions. 2 nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, a yellow rose represents friendship, a pink rose represents being fond of someone, and a red rose represents love. 3 rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI example Receiving a rose of any color would make anyone’s heart pitter patter! 4 th Sentence: Circle- “What difference does it make?” Because they come in a variety of colors and sizes, roses can be used in any celebration or event.

Expository Writing: 3 rd Triangle Paragraph ( 4th Paragraph) The final reason I want to be a rose is because they come in many shades of beautiful colors that represent different emotions. For example, a yellow rose represents friendship, a pink rose represents being fond of someone, and a red rose represents love. Receiving a rose of any color would make anyone’s heart pitter patter! Because they come in a variety of colors and sizes, roses can be used in any celebration or event.

Expository Writing: Conclusion 1 st Sentence: Write a statement about the topic Thinking of myself as a rose brings a smile to my face! 2 nd Sentence: List the 3 triangles (reasons) I would want to be a rose because it can make its own food, is associated with love, and comes in a variety of colors and sizes. 3 rd Sentence: Effect Now that you have read my explanation, I am sure that you would agree that this flower is extravagant with a capital “E”. 4 th Sentence: Another statement about the topic to bring it to a close Beware of my thorns, beauty must be protected at all times!

Expository Writing: Conclusion ( 5th Paragraph) Thinking of myself as a rose brings a smile to my face! I would want to be a rose because it can make its own food, is associated with love, and comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Now that you have read my explanation, I am sure that you would agree that this flower is extravagant with a capital “E”. Beware of my thorns, beauty must be protected at all times!