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What other types of writing are there besides narrative (fictional)?
Two other types of writing we will be working with this year are:
» expository (essay)» persuasive
Today we are going to begin our next writing unit, which focuses on Expository writing.
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Objectives: Today we will learn about the difference between
Narrative Writing
& Expository Writing
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SYNOPSIS
When World War I ended in 1918, it was called, the war to end all wars. But it wasn't. Unsettled issues and resentments festered for the next 20 years, culminating in the outbreak of war in Europe and Asia in the 1930s. The Axis powers, led by Germany, Italy, and Japan, joined to fight the Allies, led by the U.S., the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. Both sides were determined to rule the world, but only one can succeed
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Expository= Explain
Narrative= Narrate (Tell a Story)
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Narrative Writing Key Words
write
tell
story
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Expository Writing Key Words
explain
clarify
inform
define
instruct
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Decide whether each prompt below is narrative or expository.
1) A role model is a person you look up to. Before you begin writing, think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire and why you admire this person.
2) You have made a very important discovery–one that will make you famous throughout the world. Write a story in which you tell about your discovery and how you made it.
3) Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write to explain to your teacher how this invention has changed your life.
4) There are both good things and bad things about playing on a team, such as the school soccer team or the school volleyball team. Write a composition for your teacher in which you explain both what is good and what is bad about playing on a school team.
5) Everyone has days that they will always remember as being very special. Think about a special day that you have had. Write an essay telling why it was so special.
6) Rules are important. What are the most important rules at your school and why are they important?
7) Think of your best day in school. What happened that makes this day stand out in your memory? Write a story for a friend that tells about what happened on this day in school.
8) If you could choose any animal for a class pet, what would you choose and why? Explain why it is important to learn to read.
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ESSAY
An essay is a short piece of writing about ONE TOPIC. It includes 5 paragraphs (Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, Conclusion. We can remember the parts by thinking of a Hamburger.
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Wrap it up:
What are the differences between speculative and expository writing?
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