1. Writing that informs or explains using examples What are some examples of expository writing? What are some non- examples of expository writing?

2. Most school writing will be expository writing. Expository writing teaches clear and logical thinking Expository writing prepares students for the business world.

3. Topic Sentence Reasons Examples Concluding Sentence Topic Sentence Reasons Examples Concluding Sentence Topic Sentence Reasons Examples Concluding Sentence Thesis Statement= Subject + Opinion on Subject Introduction Body Paragraph #1 Body Paragraph #2 Body Paragraph #3 Conclusion Transitions

4. Thesis Statement: The Thesis Statement tells the reader what the essay is going to be about. It is an opinion that sounds like a fact. Example: Henry + gets into too much trouble. Subject Opinion

5. 1.If you looked up “cute” in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Henry. 2.Soon I will adopt another cat. 3.Chocolate is delicious. 4.Kittens are adorable. 5.Dogs are a man’s best friend. 6.You are off your rocker if you like reptiles. 7.My dream is to become a cat whisperer.

6. Topic sentence: The main idea or topic of the body paragraph is stated. It proves the thesis statement. Example: One way Henry causes trouble is that he pigs out on food. Use a transition to begin.

7. Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to start these sentences. Example: First, Henry tries to steal Ava’s food at meal times.

8. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: For example, often Henry tries to push Ava out of the way when she attempts to eat food out of her bowl, even after he has gobbled down his own food. This causes Ava to become nervous as she eats.

9. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: Secondly, Henry has also been known to tip over the food container to steal additional food once his own meal has been eaten. This also disrupts Ava and it causes a mess.

10. Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to start these sentences. Example: Another way that Henry demonstrates his overactive appetite is that he constantly begs for food.

11. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: For example, Henry wakes me up in the morning with a piercing yowl directed into my ear to tell me that he is ready for breakfast. If I don’t get up immediately to feed him, he begins to walk back and forth across the bed continuing to yowl, making it impossible for me to sleep.

12. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: In addition to yowling for food, Henry also runs directly to his food dish every time I walk around the house. If he thinks there is any chance I am going to feed him, he runs ahead of me and often trips me in the process.

13. Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to start these sentences. Example: Finally, Henry’s enthusiasm for food has forced me to have to monitor how much he eats.

14. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: For instance, because of Henry’s weight, at his yearly check-up, the vet indicated that I need to put Henry on a diet to prevent him from getting feline diabetes.

15. Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word! Example: Consequently, to prevent Henry from indulging in too much food, I give him less food than I do Ava and I watch him while he eats so he does not eat more than he should.

17. Remember the thesis: Henry + gets into too much trouble. One way Henry causes trouble is that he wants food all of the time. First, Henry tries to steal Ava’s food at meal times. For example, often Henry tries to push Ava out of the way when she attempts to eat food out of her bowl, even after he has gobbled down his own food. This causes Ava to become nervous as she eats. Secondly, Henry has also been known to tip over the food container to steal additional food once his own meal has been eaten. This also disrupts Ava and it causes a mess. Another way that Henry demonstrates his overactive appetite is that he constantly begs for food. Specifically, Henry wakes me up in the morning with a piercing yowl directed into my ear to tell me that he is ready for breakfast. If I don’t get up immediately to feed him, he begins to walk back and forth across the bed continuing to yowl, making it impossible for me to sleep. In addition to yowling for food, Henry also runs directly to his food dish every time I walk around the house. If he thinks there is any chance I am going to feed him, he runs ahead of me and often trips me in the process. Finally, Henry’s enthusiasm for food forces me to constantly monitor how much he eats. For instance, because of Henry’s weight, at his yearly check-up, the vet indicated that I needed to put Henry on a diet to prevent him from getting feline diabetes. Consequently, to prevent Henry from indulging in too much food, I give him less food than I do Ava and I watch him while he eats so he does not eat more than he should. Therefore, not only does Henry eat too much, but he also causes inconveniences to me and to Ava in his haste to devour his food.