October 16, 2013 - Springboard 1.13intro to expository writing

Homework:Finish expository paragraph on an area of change in your life. Objective: Students will identify the purpose and key elements of expository writing and will write an expository paragraph with an effective topic sentence.

Warm Up (in your composition book)Date your notes, write down the objectiveDraw a word map for EXPOSITORY WRITING.

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EXPOSITORY WRITING

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EXPOSITORY WRITING

Writing that explains, informs or describes

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EXPOSITORY WRITING

Writing that explains, informs or describes

The last 5 paragraphs of "My Superpowers" are a good example of expository writing because they explain the significance of the bullying incident.

Turn to "My Superpowers" on pg. 25

Which sentence ends the narrative part of Dan Greenburg's story?

expository writing

I never did get those superpowers, not as a kid, at least...

This sentence transitions Dan Greenburg's writing from narrative to expository.

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EXPOSITORY WRITING

Writing that explains, informs or describes

The last 5 paragraphs of "My Superpowers" are a good example of expository writing because they explain the significance of the bullying incident.

New responsibilities paragraph (SB pg. 39)

So what makes up expository writing?

Hook

Catches reader's attention and makes reader want to read on

Introduction

Introduces the main idea of the essay and reasons to be further explained

Thesis statement

Presents the central idea of the essay

Topic sentence

explains the main idea of the paragraph and states or explains points related to the thesis

Body paragraphs

Support the thesis by giving specific reasons, facts and examples

Conclusion

stresses the importance of thesis statement and give a sense of completeness and insight to reader

Transitions

help readers follow shifts in ideas, sentences and paragraphs

So now take out your CHANGES IN ME homework activity

T. S. : Though I have always had chores to do around the house, this year I

have more responsibilities than ever before.

Responsibilities

1. I just got a gerbil.

2. I have to take care of my little brother for an hour after school.

doing laundry

taking care of a new phone, ipad, etc.

walking home by yourself

cooking meals for family

So let's take a look at the sample expository paragraph on pg. 39

1. Underline the topic sentence.

2. Put a star next to the writer's two new responsibilities.

3. Circle the transitional words and phrases.

4. Put a check in front of the sentences that develop each of the writer's new responsibilities.

5. How does the writer conclude his paragraph? What does this conclusion tie back to?

I always have had chores to do around the house, but this year I have more to do than ever before. The first thing that happened was that I got my first pet! Jeff, the gerbil, was a gift from my aunt, whose pet gerbil, Fluffy, had babies. I got Jeff in April and since then I have had total responsibility for his feeding and care. I have to be sure he has water and food everyday. I also have to clean his cage every week and shred newspapers for the bottom of his cage. But the best part of this job is that I have to play with him everyday so that he gets plenty of exercise. My mom also expects me to take care of my little brother for a little while every day. Mainly, this means going into his room and playing with him for 30 minutes just before dinner. My mom asked me to do this so she can fix dinner without having to worry about Patrick. Patrick is only three, so I play kids’ games with him like Memory, or I read a book to him, or sometimes we watch a video. During this time, I’m the only one who takes care of him. Sometimes, I have to feed him or take him to the bathroom. I like taking care of my brother, and my mom really appreciates it. Taking care of Jeff and Patrick is making me more responsible.

Now you try it...Write a paragraph about an area of change in your life

Begin with a topic sentence

Provide at least 2 additional sentence to explain the topic sentence

Elaborate on each of these two sentences with details, clarification and specific examples

Conclude your paragraph with a sentence that ties back to your topic sentence

Homework: Finish paragraph

about change.

narrative writingexpository writing

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