1. Writing to explain / inform.
Explanatory Writing
Writing to explain / inform.

2. An Explanatory Essay Contains:
Specific topic
Clear thesis
Organization appropriate to topic
Effective text-based evidence
Thorough explanation of evidence
Correctly cited evidence & ‘works cited’ page

3. The purpose of an explanatory essay is
to inform
NOT persuasive
No personal opinions
No personal pronouns

4. Format STANDARD 5 paragraphs HAND ANALOGY Thumb and pinky are shorter
represent introduction and conclusion (less information… shorter)
Three fingers in the middle are longer
represent body paragraphs (longer for more information)

6. Introduction Must Include: Summary of the topic to be addressed
Titles & Authors of the text being discussed
Thesis statement

7. Body Paragraphs THINK RACE(R) Topic sentence
Context and blended text-based evidence (quote)
Explanation of how/why the evidence is supportive of your ideas
Clincher (wrap-up) sentence

8. Conclusion Must Include: Restatement of the thesis
Summary of key ideas
Statement about importance of topic

9. Organization? What are some options? Use transition words / phrases
Relationships
Connections
Smooth flow

10. Assignment
Throughout the Acceptance Unit we have been discussing the ideas of prejudice, stereotype, discrimination, and segregation.  Write an explanatory essay about one (1) of these ideas.  Your essay must be based on ideas and information that can be found in at least three (3) of the sources listed below.
Be sure to
use evidence from multiple sources
avoid overly relying on one source
include at least one blended citation per body paragraph