1. Activity 2.9: Gathering evidence– Bringing it all together
7th Grade Springboard

2. Learning targets
I can apply planning and organization to ensure purpose and audience are addressed in writing.
I can write a conclusion for an explanatory essay.

3. Characteristics of expository writing
You learned about the structure of an expository paragraph in Activities 2.4 and The characteristics of this writing mode must be expanded to create an expository essay so that each paragraph contains the following:
Topic Sentence that presents a topic and the writer’s claim or position about the topic in relation to the thesis.
Transitions to connect ideas (see green handout).
Supporting information that includes specific and relevant to the facts and details that are valid for the topic.
Commentary that explains how the detail is relevant to the topic sentence.
Concluding Statement, a final piece of commentary (as a result, overall, in conclusion), that supports the explanation. The concluding sentence bring a sense of closure to the paragraph and essay.

4. Outlining ideas
Many writers find it helpful to create an outline of their ideas prior to drafting an essay. You might use the following format to outline your ideas to share the information from your research question(s): Marketing to Youth I: Introduction/Thesis Statement That Answers the Prompt II: Body Paragraphs (with examples and information to support the main idea of the thesis) that includes the following a. Evidence and Commentary in Each Paragraph III: Concluding Statement

5. 1.) In this part of the unit, you have read several texts on marketing to young people, viewed a documentary film, and had numerous discussions about the topic. Using the information from these sources, create an outline for an expository essay about this topic.
I. Introduction
Hook
Bridge
b. Thesis (one sentence summary of your body paragraphs)
- Marketing influences the lives of youth because ____________, ______________, and ___________.
II. Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentence (introduces the topic of the paragraph)
Evidence
Commentary
Concluding Sentence
III. Conclusion
Do not introduce new information
Connect the larger ideas presented in the essay

6. Thesis
Advertising influences the lives of youth by ____________, ______________, and ___________.
** The three reasons listed are what your body paragraphs will be about.

7. Notebook
Date Top 10 Conclusions About Advertising pg.

8. Drawing conclusions
2. Based on your reading about this topic and notes you have taken, what are the top ten opinions or conclusions you have come to as a result of your reading and research? These will help you with writing your essay tomorrow.
Advertisers believe teens have money to spend.
Advertisers are increasingly targeting the technology habits of teens.
Teens are not always conscious of the effects of advertising on their consumption.
Advertisers consciously target children.
Parents are concerned that their children are being targeted by advertisers.
Advertisers use online games to target young consumers.
Advertisers believe children have influence over how money is spent in families.
Advertising has an effect on health and wellness issues affecting teens.
Advertisers use specific appeals/techniques in creating advertisements.
The more aware consumers are of the purpose and targeting of advertisements, the more they can make better consumer choices.