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WEEK 9:EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
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EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
Astronomers estimate that the universe contains ten thousand billion billion stars. That’s a 1 with 22 zeroes after it! Even so, those innumerable stars fall into just seven main types. Seven is a much more manageable number than ten thousand billion billion! Whenever you separate something into types or parts, you are classifying it.
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3. A.Read the text and underline the topic sentence in the paragraph.
Three Types of Planets
People often think all planets are alike, but there are actually three types of planets in the solar system. The terrestrial planets are made of rock and metal and are closest to the sun. These include the midsize planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They rotate slowly and don’t have many moons. Farther from the sun are the planets called gas giants, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are called gas giants because they are formed from gases such as hydrogen and helium. Gas giants rotate fast and have many moons. Finally, planetoids are objects made up of rock and ice and are too small to be true “planets.” Planetoids sometimes even get pulled into a planet’s gravitational field and become moons themselves. Whether they are terrestrials, gas giants, or planetoids, the planets in the solar system are fascinating.
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4. B.Complete the chart by answering the questions.
A.What three categories does the writer give? Write on the chart. B.What details does the writer include for each category. Complete the chart.
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EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
The classification paragraph is a simple way to present the parts of a topic. It begins with a topic sentence that tells what the paragraph will be about.
The body sentences that follow present the categories along with specific details about each.
Finally, the closing sentence (concluding sentence) wraps up the paragraph. The paragraph classifies the types of “planets” in our solar system.
Divide the paragraph by showing topic sentence, body and closing sentence.
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6. Read the paragraph and complete ‘the good hamburger’
Going to college can be expensive. First, college tuition and room and board can cost anywhere from $2,000 to more than $10,000 per semester. Other expenses make going to college even more expensive. For example, books typically cost between $100 and $500 each term. Second, materials are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils, and other supplies required often cost more at the college bookstore than at any local discount department store. For instance, a package of notepaper costing $2 at a discount store might cost $5 at a college bookstore. Finally, there are all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at registration time. A college student might have to pay a $50 insurance fee, a $20 activity fee, a $15 fee to the student government association and anywhere from $500 to $100 for parking. There is another fee if a student decides to add or drop classes after registration. All in all, the fees required to attend college never seem to end.
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7. The organızatıon of an exposıtory paragraph
Which transitional words are used to put the ideas in order? _____________________
Which transitional words are used to give example? _____________________
Which transitional word is used to close the paragraph? _____________________
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8. an exposıtory paragraph
Think about the two paragraphs we have read and discuss your answers for the questions below.
An expository paragraph;
1.a. tells a story b. gives information
2.a. explains the emotions of the character b. explains a subject
3.a. uses evidence and objective language b. uses subjective ideas and a subjective language
4.a. follows an order to present details b. presents the details in a mixed way
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EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
An expository paragraph informs the reader on a subject. It provides information. Expository paragraphs are found in the books that you read for school or the instructions that you read when trying to repair something on your house.
There are many different kinds of paragraphs that provide information. The three main types of expository paragraphs are...
informative
cause and effect
comparison / contrast
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EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
No matter what form an expository paragraph takes, the writer focuses on presenting factual information and being objective. This type of paragraph is usually written from a third-person point of view; however, it you want to use a first-person perspective, that might be okay; but check with your teacher first or consider the reason why you are writing the paragraph. The use of the first-person can be a bit distracting from the subject at hand, and it might reveal a bias.
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EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
Chrissy is my best friend for many reasons. First, she is always helpful. After I had a baby, I was really tired, so she came over to hold Cameron while I took a nap. Also, she is a good listener. Whenever I have a problem she hears my worries and helps me decide what to do. Finally, she is funny! Chrissy always tells the most hilarious jokes that make me laugh. All in all, I couldn’t ask for a better friend than Chrissy.
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Topic Sentences
Power Statements definition: Power (number) Statements contain a number or quantifier in the topic sentence to help to focus the writer and reader on the information to follow. Helpful quantifier words include:
Two A few Numerous
Plenty of Three Some
A number of Four Many
A couple Several Various
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Topic Sentences
Rules For Using Power Or Number Words In A Topic Sentence:
A power or number statement can be long or short.
A power or number sentence contains a number word.
The number or power word tells the reader that the writer will present a certain amount of information.
Example Topic Sentences that Use Power or Number Words:
In the winter, I enjoy doing a variety of winter activities.
The new orchestra students learned two ways to improve their playing.
Second year students learned several ways to write topic sentences.
My friends and I have read many good books this year.
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14. Reasons, Facts, and Details
Definition: The highlighted sentences are the Reasons, Facts, and Details (RFD’s) that support the topic sentence. Transition words are used to let the writer/reader know that a new reason, detail, or fact is being introduced. Expository paragraphs may have two, three, or more RFD’s. Here are some basic transition words, but there are many others that fit special purposes. For example, In spring...In summer...In fall.... In winter...
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Transitional Words
1st Supporting Word 2nd Supporting Word 3rd Supporting Word Sequencing Examples Results First, Another, Next, First, Along with Likewise, First, In addition, Equally important, First, Also, Finally, First, After, Last,
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Transitional Words
The first The second The third To begin, Next, Last, To start, After that, The last step First of all, Also, Next, First of all, The next Another, First of all, In addition, Finally, It started when As a result, Therefore, One way Another way A third way For example, Also, All in all,
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Conclusions
Conclusions are the last sentences in expository paragraphs. They should remind the reader of the topic. Conclusions should use key words or synonyms. The purpose of a conclusion is to summarize information, encourage readers, convince the audience, or challenge them to think. Rules: Writers should avoid writing things like, “Like I said,” or “That’s all about...” Good words to use in a conclusion sentence are: •All in all •Definitely •Obviously •Truly •Certainly •In conclusion •Surely •Clearly •In fact •To sum up
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18. Examples of some good conclusion sentences are
All in all, Chrissy is the best friend I’ve ever had.
To sum up, writing a paragraph is simple if you just remember to organize and use transitional words.
Clearly, there is no friend better than Chrissy.
Obviously, cats are the best pets any human could have.
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References
arts/homeschool/write-source-homeschool/samplers/g8_sampler.pdf?la=en
lesson-on-creating-paragraphs/
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105.eesd.org/TM16/Realm_16/Writing_Advice/Entries/2012/7/13_Expository_Paragraphs.html
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