Transcript Expository Essay

January 12
Warm-up: Pick up MUGShot Week 7 – Complete #1 & 2
Introduce Knowsys Group 13
Using Pronouns Correctly
- Review w/ ppts
- Exercises 1 & 2
Expository Essay
- Explore the expository essay writing process (see next slides)
- Analyze prompts using PPT (purpose, position, topic)
: practice deconstructing the even # prompts in pairs
: practice deconstructing the odd # prompts individually
Use your pencil to CIRCLE the PURPOSE
Use your pencil to BOX the POSITION
Use your pencil to UNDERLINE the TOPIC
Homework: Read AR – 20 points DUE March 17
Expository Essay
 What is an expository
essay?
 Definition: A type of
informational text that
clarifies or explains
something
 Clear, concise, and defined thesis statement
 Clearly organized structure
 Strong introduction
 Specific supporting details
 Strong conclusion
 Purposeful and precise word choice
 Varied sentence structure
Strategies for Prompt Analysis
 Read Once Throughout
 Re-Read Sentence by Sentence – Annotating, Highlighting,
Using dictionary/thesaurus
 Look for key words that allude to the PURPOSE of the essay
(explain, inform, describe, compare)
 Look for the TOPIC and consider possible POSITIONS
 Effective Prompt Analysis is needed to write an effective THESIS
statement.
Working by
Yourself
Depend only
on self
No slackers
Develop a variety of
content skills
Develop
independence,
personal
accountability
Working with
a Group
Build problemsolving skills
Real-World
Experience
Depend on different
talents from group members
Share responsibilities
January 13
Warm-up: MUGShot Week 7 (3-5)
Pronouns
- Antecedents (see next slides)
Exercises 1 & 2
IT’S
Expository Essay
- Introduce stated thesis notes (see next slides)
- Take notes of components of a thesis (topic, position, & reasons)
Homework: Read AR – 20 points DUE March 17
What is an antecedent?
It is the noun or
nouns that a pronoun
is replacing or
referring back to.
Example:
The Mona Lisa is a
famous work of art
from the Renaissance
time period. It was
painted by Leonardo Mona Lisa is the
antecedent of It.
da Vinci.
Antecedent Practice
The Renaissance began in Italy. ____
It then
spread throughout Europe.
Renaissance is
the antecedent
of It.
Many artists lived in Florence and Rome.
They worked to make the cities more
_______
beautiful through art.
artists is the
antecedent of
They.
Duomo of the Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy
David, sculpture by
Michelangelo
Antecedent Practice
Michelangelo was one prominent artist.
He is known for painting the Sistine
_____
Chapel in Rome.
Michelangelo is
the antecedent
of He.
Ceiling of Sistine Chapel
Science, music, and literature also flourished
Science, music,
during the Renaissance. We are still and literature are
the antecedents
fascinated by ________
them today.
of them.
Definition
Characteristics
A brief statement, usually no more
than 1-2 sentences, that states
what a writer will explain
throughout an essay.
Examples
• A statement (not question) that
contains…
• A specific topic and…
• A well-defined position
• It may contain general reasons to
support the position.
• It is located at the end of the
introduction.
Thesis
• Winning is better than trying your best
because your self-esteem is boosted
during victory celebrations.
• Because of their economic impact,
Chinese labor played an important role in
western railroad expansion.
• The life of the typical college student is
characterized by time spent studying,
attending class, and socializing with
peers.
Non-examples
• I like church.
• Was the football stadium worth the
money?
• Chinese labor is so bad.
• Achieve financial, academic and
spiritual success by fixing it.
• In conclusion, the typical college
student leads a busy life.
Addresses the main points/ideas of your essays and directly responds
to the essay prompt
Tells the reader WHAT is being discussed and in WHAT
manner/structure they will be discussed
Thesis Statements include –
Working by
Yourself
Depend only
on self
No slackers
Develop a variety of
content skills
Develop
independence,
personal
accountability
Working with
a Group
Build problemsolving skills
Real-World
Experience
Depend on different
talents from group members
Share responsibilities
Working with a
group is better
than working
alone because a
person can build
problem-solving
skills and depend
on other members’
different talents.
Thesis: Topic + Position + (1-2) General Reasons
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by
yourself or with a group.
Thesis: Topic plus view/position plus general reason
Example:
Working in groups
is better than
working alone
because members
are able to rely on
each other’s
strengths.
Non Example:
Working by yourself is better than
working in a group because my team
member Johnny never contributes to
work in the lab.
Non Example:
Some people prefer to work on their
own because they don’t like working in
groups.
WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by
yourself or with a group.
Thesis: Topic plus view/position plus general reason
Example:
Working in teams is more
preferable than working by
yourself because it helps
you build important social
skills.
Example:
Working in groups is better
because you get to build social
skills and you can rely on
different strengths from
members.
Non Example:
Working in groups is better than working alone.
January 14
Warm-up: Knowsys Group 13 Practice - Substitution
Pronouns
- Possessive Pronoun Notes
- Possessive Pronouns Practice
Expository Essay Gallery Walk
- Practice identifying elements of a thesis
- Create & complete chart in your spiral
Homework: Read AR – 20 points DUE March 17
January 15
Warm Up: Group 13 Practice – Name the Speaker
Expository Essay
- Practice writing a variety of theses using TPR (topic, position, reasons)
: practice developing a thesis using even # prompts in pairs
: practice developing a thesis using odd # prompts individually
Use your red pen to CIRCLE the TOPIC
Use your red pen to BOX the POSITION
Use your red pen to UNDERLINE the REASONS
Homework: Group 13 personal narrative prompt, quiz tomorrow, &
read AR – 20 points DUE March 17
January 16
Warm Up: Share narrative prompt & turn in
Knowsys Group 13 Quiz
Pronouns
-
Indefinite Pronouns Notes
Indefinite Pronouns Practice
Expository Essay
- Deconstruct 2 prompts for expository essay (will be written next week)
- Identify & label each prompt for purpose, position, & topic
- Write a thesis for each: circle the topic, box in the position, & underline the reasons
- Complete for homework
Homework: Study group 14, complete thesis homework, & read AR –
20 points DUE March 17 - Pronouns Test next Thursday 1/22