Post on 23-Dec-2015
Expository
By: Miss Adams
Expository
intended to explain or desribe something
With no doubt, we need to read
the prompt so we know what is
being asked. Let’s read some
prompts now and talk about them.
Our class is getting a new pet. Students
may choose a pet for our classroom. What
animal would you choose and why? Explain 3
reasons why this pet would be a good pet for
our classroom.
What will you write about?
It’s your birthday and your parents said they
would buy you a pet. What pet would you
choose? Explain 3 reasons why you would
chose this pet.
What will you write about?
What will you write about?
Summer vacation is coming. You get to
choose the family vacation spot. Where
would you go? Choose 3 reasons why you
would go to this vacation spot.
What will you write about?
District 58 is letting all 5th graders choose
a field trip location. Where should we go on a
field trip? Choose 3 reasons why we should go
on this field trip.
What will you write about?
Holidays are a lot of fun. What is your
favorite holiday? Explain, with 3 reasons, why
this is your favorite holiday.
Presently, we know what each
prompt is asking us to write about.
Make sure you write 3 strong
reasons that you can write the most
about. Let’s look closer at the
Introduction Paragraph.
IntroductionYes! A “grabber” sure gets the attention of
the reader.
Let’s discuss the following
Introduction Paragraphs.
Preview your 3 reasons.
You must have specific words from the prompt.
Introduction
Have you ever been to the Florida Keys?
The sparkling ocean is perfect for snorkeling.
The beaches are relaxing and the sea food is
delicious. You just have to visit the Keys this
summer.
Introduction
Did you know that pets put you in a good
mood? Small pets are easy to take care of.
They aren’t expensive either. So, I want a
hamster for my birthday.
Introduction
Summer is the best season in Michigan.
You can go to the many sandy beaches. The
water events are spectacular and the fests are
full of fun.
Introduction A field trip is a special trip made by
teachers and students to study something first
hand. Going to the Brookfield Zoo is the perfect
outing. You are outside getting fresh air, you
can learn about animals habitats, and you can
find out interesting animal facts that you may
have never known.
Introduction
What a day! Fireworks, independence, and
picnics. Yes, the Forth of July is my favorite
holiday.
In short, the Introduction must
grab the reader and clearly answer
the question being asked. I should
list my reasons in various,
descriptive sentences.
Immediately following are the
Body Paragraphs. These
contain the “meat” of the paper.
You need
3
Body ParagraphsIndent to show every new paragraph.
Each paragraphs topic sentence must focus on 1 reason.
Use a sophisticated transition at the beginning of each paragraph.
What else should the
Body Paragraph
contain? thoughts
Personal event
Feelings
details
Support the topic sentence.
You can start paragraphs with transitions like . .
First of all
To begin with
In addition
Finally
Clearly
Without a doubt, a Conclusion
Paragraph is needed. This brings
your paper to a close.
ConclusionIndent to show it’s a new paragraph.
Give a final thought or opinion. How?Use an EXIT strategy.
Restate your topic.
You can start your Exit Strategy with . . .
A final thought
A question
A comment
And know this . . .
If I list my 3 reasons in my Introduction, I can not list them again in my Conclusion.
Know This!
If I do not list in my Introduction, I should list them in my Conclusion.
Let’s do some more
activities with Expository
Writing now!