1. What is expository writing
What is expository writing? How is expository writing different from narrative writing?

2. Standard and EQ:
ELAGSE6W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. EQ: How can I write an effective informative/explanatory text that clearly conveys ideas, concepts, and information?

3. By the end of this lesson, students will know about:
how expository and narrative writing differ
informative text structures (e.g., problem/solution, cause/effect, sequential)
explanatory text structures (e.g., description or definition with causes, motives, or reasons)
relevant content that supports or explains a topic

4. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
determine the organizational structure that is most appropriate for the topic and purpose
organize ideas, new information, and prior knowledge to clearly explain the topic
analyze relevant content
write an informative or explanatory essay on a given topic

5. What is expository writing? It …
gives facts.
explains.
gives steps in a process.
presents ideas in a logical
order or sequence.

6. What key words show it is an expository prompt?
Most people like some type of music. Think about your favorite type of music and explain why you like that particular type of music.
Tell how to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
Explain how two characters in a story are similar and different.
Explain and tell how are key words.

7. Narrative vs. Expository
Provides information
Explanations/ directions
Author’s purpose: to inform or explain
Has a central idea (thesis)
Organized by: compare/contrast, cause & effect, chronological order, problem & solution, or question/answer
Key words- Explain, tell how
Ex. Internet, biography, dictionary, encyclopedia
Tells a story
Has action
Author’s purpose: to entertain
Has conflict & dialogue
Has characters & theme
Has a definite beginning, middle, and end
Key words- Tell about a time, tell what happened next, and write a story
Ex. Folktale, fable, myths,
suspense-filled stories

8. Which type of prompt is each?
Create a story set in the future with aliens as characters. _______________
There are many positive and challenging things about the sixth grade. Explain what these things are. ________________
Narrative or Expository?
1. Narrative Expository
How did you know?

9. Graphic Organizer
Supporting ideas
HOOK
conclusion
details

10. Introductions (Opening paragraph)
Grab the reader’s attention by:
Asking a question ????
Onomatopoeia (Bang!)
Using some key words from the writing prompt.

11. Expository Writing includes…
a plan of what you are going to be talking about in the paragraphs.
supporting details where each supporting detail starts a new paragraph.
a conclusion that follows from the supporting details.

12. Essay needs: Introduction paragraph (HOOK & THESIS)
Body paragraphs (SUPPORTING IDEAS & DETAILS)
Concluding paragraph (RESTATE SUPPORTING IDEAS)=
4-5 PARAGRAPHS
REMEMBER= 3-4 different TRANSITION WORDS

13. NOW: Let’s practice
1.When you think of wars, which one was the worst? 2.Many people would describe the American Civil War as the most bitter war in US history. 3.The Civil War was the result of many factors. 4. One cause was the different economies of the North and South. 5. Another reason for the war was the dispute over states’ rights.6. Finally, one of the most well-known causes was the battle over slavery.
Write on the graphic organizer: the hook, the thesis statement, and supporting ideas.

14. Supporting ideas Sent4. Sent 6 Sent 5 HOOK- SENT 1- Uses A QUESTION
Thesis Statement----Sentence 3.The Civil War was the result of many factors.
Supporting ideas
HOOK- SENT 1- Uses A QUESTION
Sent4.
Sent 6
Sent 5

15. Time to write… Use a graphic organizer to gather your thoughts
Create a rough draft
Get feedback from others
Produce a final draft