Tuesday January 8th

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Expository Essay Writing

Lesson Frame Objective: We will discuss the elements of an

expository essay and review the criteria for a passing score. The teacher will discuss and show an example for the pre-writing graphic organizer in order to assist students in writing our essays on Tuesdays.

Closing Task: I will understand the elements of an expository essay and the criteria for a passing score. I will ask questions about the pre-writing graphic organizer as the teacher goes over the example. I will complete my own pre-writing graphic organizer over a provided prompt in order to assist me when I write my essay on Tuesday.

Parts of an Expository Essay that fits almost every prompt Introduction

Hook General statement about topic Thesis statement (includes reason 1

Body Reason 1▪ Explanation▪ Example

Reason 2 ▪ Explanation▪ Example

Conclusion Restate thesis Concluding thought

Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer The graphic organizer is going to

help you plan out your thoughts before you start writing the expository essay.

We are going to go step by step through the worksheet together.

I will be using Lebron James in my example so he is off limits to the class.

Writing Prompt

Imagine today you could change places with anyone you would like to be. This person can be real or imaginary, from the past or the present.

Think about someone with whom you would like to change places.

Write an essay that explains why you would like to change places with this person.

Find Key Words and Restate Prompt Change places with Past or present Dead or alive Explain why Restate Prompt in your own words:

Example: Who would you change places with and why?

Introduction

Hook (1 sentence)Boring: “I will write my paper about”

or “Today I will write…” General statement about topic (1-2

sentences) Thesis statement (controlling idea of

paper and includes reasons you will explain)

Hook~”Hooks” the reader and leaves them wanting to read more

Can be a surprising fact Can be a quote Can be a question Can be an analogy (Football is like being in a

parade) Can be something humorous

Hook~”Hooks” the reader and leaves them wanting to read more

My example: In 2012 Lebron James was honored by EPSN and received the prestigious award “Sportsman of the Year”.

Now it’s your turn… write a hook sentence about the person you want to change places with on your handout.

Hook: ________________________________________________________________________.

General Statement: A statement that reveals more information about your topic You need to make general

statements about your topic after your hook and before moving into your thesis.

The statement needs to provide facts about your topic that relate to what your topic is and what the controlling idea is.

General Statement: A statement that reveals more information about your topicMy example: Lebron James is a

small forward and plays for the Miami Heat. He is respected in the professional arena for his athletic abilities and the contributions he’s made to his community.

Now it’s your turn: Write a general statement about your person (1 to 2 sentences) on your handout

Thesis Statement: The controlling idea of your paper. What your body will be about.

The last sentence in your introduction

Your thesis statement is the controlling idea of your paper.

It address the prompt and explains what will be driving your essay.

Thesis Statement: The controlling idea of your paper. What your body will be about.My example: I want to change places with Lebron James because he has great athletic abilities and has the opportunity to give back to his community.

Now it’s your turn write a thesis for your paper about why you want to change places with the person you chose.

My introduction paragraph…Putting it all together

In 2012 Lebron James was honored by EPSN and received the prestigious award “Sportsman of theYear”. He is respected in the professional

arenafor his athletic abilities and the contributionshe’s made to his community. I want to

changeplaces with Lebron James because he has

greatathletic abilities and has the opportunity to

giveback to his community.

Body Paragraph

There needs to be a transition from the introduction to the body as the first sentence in the paragraph.

In the remainder of the body paragraph, you need to explain and give examples for the reasons you included in your thesis.

For example: In my thesis, I included great athletic abilities and giving back to his community. I will need to fully explain these reasons in the body.

Transition Word or Sentence A transition word or sentence moves

from one topic to another or one paragraph to another.

Examples: First Second Most importantly Therefore

WednesdayJanuary 9th

You need a pencil to write with.

See me for your expository writing graphic organizer you worked on yesterday.

Reason #1: You need to explain one reason at time. You also need to add an example that shows your reason.

Reason#1 : First, I wish to change places with Lebron James because of his athletic abilities.

Explain: Lebron can dunk, receive alley hoops, and storm down the court like a freight train.

Example: On any given night Lebron James can receive an alley hoop from his teammate, Dwayne Wade, and storm past his opponent to make an astounding play on the court.

Now write the first reason of why you wish to change places with the person you chose and give an explanation and example of this reason.

Reason #2: Include a transition word from the first reason to the second reason. Explain your reason and give an example. Reason # 2:More importantly, Lebron James has

given back to his community.

Explain: Lebron has given back to his community by starting an educational campaign “I Promise.”

Example: He goes to various students in his community and inspires them to “promise” to complete high school. He has changed the lives of young people and caused many to go to college instead of choosing a life that in nonprofit able. Many of these students are the first members of their families to attend college and this opportunity was made possible by Lebron.

Body Paragraph ExampleFirst, I wish to change places with Lebron James because of his athletic abilities. Lebron can dunk, receive alley hoops, and storm down the court like a freight train. On any given night Lebron James can receive an alley hoop from his teammate, Dwayne Wade, to make an astounding play on the court. More importantly, Lebron James has given back to his community. He has given back to his community by starting an educational campaign “I Promise.” He has changed the lives of young people and caused many to go to college. Many of these students are the first members of their families to attend college and this opportunity was made possible by Lebron.

Conclusion Paragraph (2-4 sentences)

In your concluding paragraph you need to…

have a transition from your body paragraph to your conclusion.

restate your thesis.provide a closing thought.

Transition words for concluding your paper

Therefore,In conclusion,

Conclusion Paragraph

Transition word: ThereforeRestated thesis: I want to change places withLebron James because he has great athleticabilities and has the opportunity to give backto his community. Closing thought: Lebron has contributed tothe game of basketball and to hiscommunity. His contributions teaches us allthat you can be famous and humble at thesame time.

Conclusion Paragraph Example

Therefore, I want to change places withLebron James because he has great athleticabilities and has the opportunity to give

backto his community. Lebron has contributed tothe game of basketball and to hiscommunity. His contributions teaches us allthat you can be famous and humble at thesame time.

Your assignment

You will now use your graphic organizer to write the final draft of your essay.

This is due at the end of the period. You will write your final copy in pencil

on the STAAR composition page.Make sure you have your name, date,

and period at the top of your paper.

A few reminders for your expository essay… You need to have THREE indented

paragraphs. Introduction, Body, and Paragraph.

Write neatly! Don’t write below the last line of the

composition page. Don’t skip lines!