1. Pre-AP and 7 th ELA Nov. 2 Expository Essay Workshop/ Focus: Structure/Body Paragraphs

2. In your Journals Create step by step instructions for how to create/perform/complete your favorite hobby. It could be an activity, skill, etc… Example: I can make pretty good oatmeal chocolate chip bars: 1)Make sure you have the following ingredients: chocolate chips, flour, oatmeal, butter, Heath toffee chips, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and baking power. 2)Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 3)Mix the following…

3. Vocab  Complete the first two activites for Unit 5 this week.  First activity for Tuesday:  Second activity For Thursday:

4. Learning Target  Today we will: create expository class body paragraphs  So we can: create our own expository essay  I will know I have it when I can: create two body paragraphs with my family.

5. Aramark Hamburger/Cheeseburger Information.

6. Chick-Fil-A nutritional information CLASSICSCalories Protein (g) Total Fat (g) Total Carbs (g) Sodium (mg) Calories from Fat Saturated Fat (g) Chicken Deluxe Sandwich 50035214316301906

7. For ½: Nachos and Pizza nutritional info  Since I have not received the information for the Aramark nachos and pizza, I am giving you permission to MAKE UP the nutritional information. Be reasonable, or it won’t be believable.  Note about STAAR: Since you can’t do research to back up your points, you may be forced to “guesstimate” your data. This is acceptable as long as it is believable! Do not exaggerate to make your point.

8. ½ period class essay  Intro with Thesis  When comparing both pizza and nachos, one can see that nachos are better because they are more visually appealing.  Comparing Pizza and Nachos  Contrasting Pizza and Nachos  Conclusion: Explaining why being more visually appealing matters.

9. ½ Similarity/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First similarity  Explanation/proof of first similarity  Second reason  Explanation/proof of second similarity  Third similarity  Explanation/proof of third similarity  Transition to contrast paragraph *Don’t forget transitions

10. Compare Contrast ½ Venn

11. Class 1/2 :1 st Body Paragraph Topic Sentence. Examples and Support

12. ½ Contrast/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First contrast  Explanation/proof of first contrast  Second contrast  Explanation/proof of second contrast  Third contrast  Explanation/proof of third contrast  Statement about why one is better than other *Don’t forget transitions

13. Class 1/2 :2 nd Body Paragraph Topic Sentence. Examples and Support

14. ½ Conclusion *It brings a sense of closure to the essay  What did you say? (literal)  What does it mean?(interpretive)  Why does it matter?/Why is it important? (universal)

15. ½ Introduction (thesis at end)  Hook  Connection btw hook and thesis  Thesis statement  We create the introduction after we have written the paper. It goes first in the essay, but think about it: How do you introduce something before you know what it says?

16. Compare Contrast 4/5

17. 4/5 Similarity/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First similarity  Explanation/proof of first similarity  Second reason  Explanation/proof of second similarity  Third similarity  Explanation/proof of third similarity  Transition to contrast paragraph *Don’t forget transitions

18. 4/5 Class Comparision  Comparing Hamburgers and Chick-fil-a  Both cheeseburgers and Chick-fil-a can be considered fast food. Cheeseburgers and Chick-fil-a can contain over 13 grams of fat. That’s more than half the fat recommended per day in one meal. Next, both sandwiches look alike because they both have patties and buns, making it convenient to carry. This is a common fast food characteristic. Of course, because the fat content is so high, most people enjoy the taste. Although these sandwiches have fast food similarities, they differ in creation.

19. 4/5 Contrast/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First contrast  Explanation/proof of first contrast  Second contrast  Explanation/proof of second contrast  Third contrast  Explanation/proof of third contrast  Statement about why one is better than other *Don’t forget transitions

20. 4/5 Contrasting Hamburgers and Chick-fil-a  While the meals may be tasty, they are different in size and preparation.  Explaining why it is important that Chick-fil-a is more popular (better tasting?)

21. 4/5 Conclusion  It brings a sense of closure to the essay  What did you say? (literal)  What does it mean?(interpretive)  Why does it matter?/Why is it important? (universal)

22. 4/5 Complete Intro (thesis at end)  Hook  Connection btw hook and thesis  Thesis statement

23. 6/7 Class Essay  Intro with thesis  Contrasting Hamburgers and Chick-fil-a  Explaining why it is important

24. Compare Contrast Venn 6/7

25. 6/7 Similarity/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First similarity  Explanation/proof of first similarity  Second reason  Explanation/proof of second similarity  Third similarity  Explanation/proof of third similarity  Transition to contrast paragraph *Don’t forget transitions

26. 6/7 Contrast/Body paragraph format  Topic sentence  First contrast  Explanation/proof of first contrast  Second contrast  Explanation/proof of second contrast  Third contrast  Explanation/proof of third contrast  Statement about why one is better than other *Don’t forget transitions

27. 6/7 Conclusion  It brings a sense of closure to the essay  What did you say? (literal)  What does it mean?(interpretive)  Why does it matter?/Why is it important? (universal)

28. 6/7 Complete Intro (thesis at end)  Hook  Connection btw hook and thesis  Thesis statement *We create the introduction after we have written the paper. It goes first in the essay, but think about it: How do you introduce something before you know what it says?

29. Big Don’ts In Body Paragraphs  Don’t use circular reasoning (or “talk in circles”).  Don’t repeat the same idea over and over.  Don’t simply list reasons without giving examples.  Don’t be vague. Be specific.

31. Put it all together in order First Half  Intro ¶  Hook  Connection  Thesis  First Body ¶  Topic  Transitions  Supporting information  Commentary Second Half  First Body ¶  Topic  Transitions  Supporting information  Commentary  Conclusion  What did you say?  What does it mean?  Why does it matter?/Why is it important?

32. Now you: On your electronic device  Compare and contrast two figures that you have studied in Texas history.  The format is  Introduction with thesis at the end (slide #8)  Comparison paragraph (slide #11)  Contrast paragraph (slide #13)  Conclusion (slide #14)  Scroll through this power point on moodle to make sure you have the correct organization for each paragraph.  Utilize your family for help.

33. Revising  Compare/contrast transitions  Concluding transitions  Varied sentence structure  Review with another family to make sure your essay answered the prompt effectively

34. Thesis Statement  Did I answer the question? Re-reading the question prompt after constructing a working thesis can help you fix an argument that misses the focus of the question.  Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose? If your thesis simply states facts that no one would, or even could, disagree with, it’s possible that you are simply providing a summary, rather than making an argument.  Is my thesis statement specific enough?