1. Hooks, Transitions, Conclusions
Expository Writing
Hooks, Transitions, Conclusions

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

3. What key words show it’s 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Grab the reader’s attention by: Asking a question
What’s a Hook?
Grab the reader’s attention by:
Asking a question
Using a thoughtful quote
Surprising or intriguing

7. 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.
This is one way to organize a paragraph: the hook, the thesis statement, and supporting ideas.

8. Some writers will put all their main ideas in the thesis sentence.
This can be clearer for skimming readers.
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. In fact, there is still resentment in places today, and people feel its influence. 4.The Civil War was the result of many factors. 5. It was caused by the gap in economies, the dispute over state’s rights, and the battle over slavery.

9. Which do you prefer?
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.
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. In fact, there is still resentment in places today, and people feel its influence. 4.The Civil War was the result of many factors. 5. It was caused by the gap in economies, the dispute over state’s rights, and the battle over slavery.

10. Conclusion
Expository Writing Conclusions What are expository writers trying to accomplish in conclusions? To sum the entire writing piece up

11. Conclusion Conclusion DO's 1st Sentence: Restate your subject
2nd Sentence: Restate your reasons
3rd Sentence: State a sentence about the future of the subject

12. Conclusion Example
Taking out the garbage is the worst household job in the world. No one should have to suffer through the smell, stickiness, or aggravation of the dogs. One day, I hope to be able to have a machine to carry it away for me.

13. Example Expository Questions: Elementary School
1. Who do you admire the most in the world? Why?
2. If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be and why?
3. If you could live as any one person for a day, who would you choose and why? writer of this paragraph has chosen football as his favorite sport.

14. Example Expository Questions: Middle School
Write a paper arguing your stand by giving specific examples and statistics to show the benefits and drawbacks of homework.
2. Write a paper that explores both the pros and cons of mobile phone usage among teenagers.
3. Write a paper describing the advantages and disadvantages if people could live forever.

15. Example Expository Questions: High School
1. Explore how obesity affects a nation’s productivity and economy.
2. What were the direct and indirect causes of World War II?
3. What are the long-term effects of global warming, especially its estimated impact on coastal cities.

16. Writing Process
Generating Ideas
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing

17. Create a Venn Diagram for one of the high school level questions.
Writing Process
Generating Ideas
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Homework:
Create a Venn Diagram for one of the high school level questions.