Transcript Expository writing

To inform, explain and report
 Type
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of writing that is used to
Explain
Describe
Give information
Inform
The text is organized around one topic and welldeveloped.
 READ-
WRITE- THINK Analyzing the prompt.
 Expository graphic organizer
 Introduction, Body and Conclusion
 Activity- Read various expository articles to
break down the parts of an essay.
 Thesis
EXP= Explain
 RAFTS
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What is the ROLE of the writer?
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Who is your AUDIENCE?
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Expository
What is the TOPIC of the essay?
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STAAR trained readers
What is the FORMAT of the essay?
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1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person
Why is it sometimes necessary to take a chance?
What is the STRONG VERB for the essay?
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Explain
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Circle, Box, Underline
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This helps visual learners and sets a pattern.
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Circle all verbs.
Box nouns and ? words: (who, what, when, where,
why)
Underline the topic.
Write down for organization.
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Write
Explaining why
It is sometimes necessary to take a chance
 Do’s
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Capture the reader’s attention. (Hook)
State the issue.
Thesis
 Don’ts
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DO NOT introduce yourself as the author
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“Hi, my name is Jackie and I am going to write
about..”
DO NOT begin with “I am going to write to you
about….”
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body focuses on the topic.
 Use details from your life or research based
on personal examples.
 Use an example to prove it to the reader.
(support)
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Topic Sentence: The main topic of the essay is
stated.
Reason/Detail/Fact: Give the reader a main
reason, detail, or fact that relates to and
supports the topic.
Explain/Example: Give an example for the
statement made in the reason/detail/fact
sentence.
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Sum up the entire writing piece.
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Rephrase the thesis
 Tie
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back to the central idea.
Universal truth or Truism