1. WRITING EXPOSITORY ESSAYS By: DeLicia Porter

2. INSTRUCTIONS To find your way through this tutorial, simply use your mouse to click on the buttons at the bottom of the screen to perform the following actions: To return to the beginning of the tutorial, click on the Home button. To return to the previous page, click the back arrow button. To move to the next page, click the next arrow button.

3. OBJECTIVES Today you will: learn how to explain what a 3.5 expository essay is and the parts it consist of examine/analyze a 3.5 expository essay choose appropriate transitional words create a 3.5 expository essay

4. TODAY YOU WILL NEED- Computer Classroom Notes Pen or pencil Notebook paper

5. What is EXPOSITORY WRITING???? Expository writing gives information about a topic, explains ideas, gives directions and shows how to do something. In a 3.5 expository essay you will INFORM, EXPLAIN, OR DESCRIBE 3 different details in 5 paragraphs. Paragraphs should always be arranged in this order: INTRODUCTION BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 1 BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 2 BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 3 CONCLUSION

6. WRITING YOUR ESSAY Always start your introduction with an attention grabber. When you are ready to move to a new paragraph use transitional words. Transitional words help continue ideas and indicate when there is a shift in writing. Transitional words should be used to make your writing stick together or have coherence. Examples of transitional words include: In addition to Furthermore To begin with The next step First, Second, Third Finally Although Initially.

7. Each paragraph will contain specific information PARAGRAPH ONE Paragraph one is your introduction. Begin paragraph one by indenting and starting with an attention grabber that will make your reader want to know more! Restate the topic of your essay and then introduce the three main supporting details you will use to explain your topic. Conclude your introduction with a transitional sentence that leads into your second paragraph.

8. PARAGRAPHS 2, 3, and 4 Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 are the body of your essay. When writing paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, be sure to indent, begin with transitional words, incorporate descriptive vocabulary, and support your “main details.”

9. Paragraph 5 Paragraph five will always be your conclusion. Be sure to indent and start your paragraph with a transitional word. Basically, paragraph five you will restate you three main supporting details for your topic and sum everything up to end your essay.

10. Now we will take a look at a well written 3.5 Expository Essay. This will give you a visual of what your finished essay should look like! WRITING PROMPT: Everyone has a favorite holiday! What is your favorite holiday and explain why? WOW! There are several different holidays, but Christmas is my favorite. Statistics have shown that over sixty one percent of Americans, choose Christmas as their favorite holiday. The reason Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I get to spend quality time with my family, get gifts, and I get the opportunity to help others. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday! The first reason Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I get to spend quality time with my family. One way we spend quality time is decorating the Christmas tree together. We also have large family feasts with all sorts of food. Last year we had turkey & dressing, pie, corn, greens… Christmas is a time we get to spend with family members that live far away and having quality time with my family is something I really enjoy! The next reason I like Christmas is because it is a time to get great gifts. Gifts are also less expensive during Christmas time. Christmas is the best time for me to ask my parents for the big things I want! For example, last summer I asked my parents for a play station and did not get it. I asked for it again during Christmas time, and SURPRISE!!! On Christmas morning I found it under the tree. Lastly, Christmas is my favorite holiday because I enjoy helping others. Some ways to help others during Christmas time is to give donations, giving gift baskets, food baskets, or taking someone shopping. For example, last Christmas I made quilts for the homeless. I think it’s very important to help brighten someone else’s holiday. In conclusion, Christmas is my favorite holiday of all. Christmas is my favorite because I get to spend time with my family, get gifts, and I also get to help others. Christmas is a time to be thankful, spread love, joy, and happiness to everyone around you.

11. ANALYSIS OF PARAGRAPH 1 WOW! There are several different holidays, but Christmas is my favorite. Statistics have shown that over sixty one percent of Americans, choose Christmas as their favorite holiday. The reason Christmas is my favorite holiday is because (INTRODUCTION OF 1 st MAIN SUPPORTING DETAIL)I get to spend quality time with my family, (INTRODUCTION OF 2nd MAIN SUPPORTING DETAIL) get gifts, and (INTRODUCTION OF 3rd MAIN SUPPORTING DETAIL)I get the opportunity to help others. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday (Restate the overall topic of your essay)!

12. ANALYSIS OF PARAGRAPH 2,3, and 4 (INDENT) The first reason (Use of Transitions)Christmas is my favorite holiday is because I get to spend quality time with my family. One way we spend quality time is decorating the Christmas tree together. We also have large family feasts with all sorts of food. Last year we had turkey & dressing, pie, corn, greens… Christmas is a time we get to spend with family members that live far away and having quality time with my family is something I really enjoy! (INDENT) The next reason (Use of transitions) I like Christmas is because it is a time to get great gifts. Gifts are also less expensive during Christmas time. Christmas is the best time for me to ask my parents for the big things I want! For example, last summer I asked my parents for a play station and did not get it. I asked for it again during Christmas time, and SURPRISE!!! On Christmas morning I found it under the tree. (INDENT) Lastly, (Use of transitions) Christmas is my favorite holiday because I enjoy helping others. Some ways to help others during Christmas time is to give donations, giving gift baskets, food baskets, or taking someone shopping. For example, last Christmas I made quilts for the homeless. I think it’s very important to help brighten someone else’s holiday. (NOTICE HOW EACH PARAGRAPH STAYS ON TOPIC, EXAMPLES ARE PROVIDED, AND DESCRIPTIVE WORDS ARE USED!)

13. ANALYSIS OF PARAGRAPH 5 (INDENT) In conclusion (Use of transitional word), Christmas is my favorite holiday of all. Christmas is my favorite because (Restate three main details discussed throughout your essay) I get to spend time with my family, get gifts, and I also get to help others. Christmas is a time to be thankful, spread love, joy, and happiness to everyone around you. (Always end your essay with a transitional word that tells your reader the essay is coming to an end, restate your three main supporting details, and end your essay)

14. REVIEW WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED Expository writing gives information about a topic, explains ideas, gives directions and shows how to do something. In a 3.5 expository essay you will INFORM, EXPLAIN, OR DESCRIBE 3 different details in 5 paragraphs. Paragraphs should be arranged in this order: INTRODUCTION BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 1 BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 2 BODY~ Discuss Main Supporting Detail NUMBER 3 CONCLUSION

15. QUESTION 1 What is the first paragraph of your expository essay called? a)BodyBody b)IntroductionIntroduction c)ConclusionConclusion

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18. Question 2 How many paragraphs should your 3.5 expository essay consist of? a)55 b)33 c)1010

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21. Question 3 What type of words should you use to make your writing more coherent? a)NegativeNegative b)Transitional WordsTransitionalWords c)VerbsVerbs

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24. Question 4 How should you always end your essay? a)ConclusionConclusion b)Paragraph 1Paragraph1 c)IntroductionIntroduction

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27. Assessment Congratulations!!! You have successfully completed this tutorial! With the help of this course, you are now familiar with 3.5 expository essay writing. Now its time to show your expertise! You can do it! You will be given two writing prompts. Choose one prompt and create a 3.5 expository essay to go along with it! When you are done typing essay, submit your work to your teacher! PROMPT 1: We all have someone that we look up to. Some people consider this person to be very influential, maybe even their role model. Who do you look up to and why? PROMPT 2: We have all learned important lessons throughout life. What is the most important lesson you have learned and explain why this lesson is so important to you.