EXPO

SITORY

WRITING

WRITING REVIEW1)What is expository writing?2)What key word must I look for in

the prompt?3)Why is it important to brainstorm?4)What are three types of

brainstorming techniques that we discussed in class?

LITERARY VS. EXPOSITORY WRITING

o Tells a story

o Includes a setting and

character

o Contains a conflict

o Includes dialogue

o Provides a resolution

o Prompt will include a photo

o Creative

o Explains/discusses a topic

o Includes a thesis statement

o Contains evidence

o Includes commentary (reasoning)

o Provides a conclusion

o Prompt will be completely textual

o Informative

Literary Expository

STAAR English I Writing 2011 Release Sam ple Prom pt for Expository W riting

Read the information in the box below.

In 1955 medical researcher J onas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining whether people should be more concerned about others than about themselves.

Be sure to —

• clearly state your thesis • organize and develop your ideas effectively • choose your words carefully • edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

In 1955 medical researcher Jonas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining why people should be more concerned about others than about

themselves.

BRAINSTORMING• Listing• Cluster Model• Free-Write

In 1955 medical researcher Jonas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining why people should be more concerned about others than about

themselves.

YOUR TURN!Using the listing model, make a list of at least 10 topics you could write about in response to the following prompt:

Write an essay explaining what it means to be a true

friend.

MOVING FORWARD…

Prompt

Topic

#1

Topic

#3

Topic

#2

For the prompt below, you will INDEPENDENTLY:1)List at least 10 possible topics2)Circle your top three3)Complete a cluster map using those

three topics.

Write an essay explaining why a person would lose faith

in someone or something.

For the prompt below, you will INDEPENDENTLY:1)List at least 10 possible topics2)Circle your top three3)Complete a cluster map using those three topics.

a. You must include two examples for each that can support your response

**REFER TO MY EXAMPLE!!**

Write an essay explaining why a person would lose faith in someone

or something.

What is a thesis statement and how do I

write one?

Let’s find out! Be sure to follow along in your

notes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sx42_C10zw

LET’S PRACTICE!Refer to the practice questions

in your notes and follow the directions. Remember:

Work with a partner to identify the elements of thesis statement.

Be sure to accurately label all present parts.

If the statement is missing an element, state what it would need to make it stronger.

YOUR TURN!Using your cluster map, write a strong thesis statement for the following prompt:

Write an essay explaining why a person would lose faith in

someone or something.