Why do we write?

Ms. Wh i taker

EXPOSITORY WRITING

EXPOSITORY WRITING’S FUNCTION

ExplainsExposes

ExpoundsEvaluates

InvestigatesInforms

EXPOSITORY

• Most familiar form is the (5 paragraph) essay• Composed of introduction, body, conclusion

• Different approaches:• Definition• Compare/Contrast• Process• Cause/Effect

EXPOSITORY

• When writing your essay, you must include supporting details called concrete details

• Different types of details may be used for different approaches or topics, including:• Facts• Statistics• Examples/Incidents

Concrete DetailsConcrete, factual evidenceCommentaryWhat you have to say about the facts

For every concrete detail, you must have at least 2 commentary

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OUTLINE

Thesis: Summary of what entire paper is about, found in the intro, lists main ideas I. Main idea 1  A.CD       1. cm       2. cm   B.CD       1. cm       2. cm

II. Main idea 2III. Main idea 3

When Writing…

• Ask yourself: • What does the audience want to know? • Is it relevant to my listeners? • If I were in the audience, and I didn't know

anything about the topic, what would me interest the most? • What does the audience already know? • Will the audience care about my topic?

LET’S GET STARTED!

• Our prompt: Describe the impact or effect that music has on your life.

• Brainstorm ways music impacts (this is identifying your main ideas)

• Share ways with the class

• Choose top three, then develop one

IN PREPARATION FOR OUR STORY…

• Your Prompt: You are going to INFORM your audience about the cause and effect of gangs in a society. You will answer what they are (define), why they exist, and what their purpose is .

• For your commentary, you will need to make sure you are correctly citing any sources you use. Remember, MLA format!!! (OWL Purdue for correct citation information)

• This paper will be 250-400 words and is due FRIDAY, April 5.

REMEMBER!!

• We want to write words people can chew on…• Transition words• Imagery, figurative language• Eliminate passive voice (use action verbs)• Be tense conscientious• Thoroughly support what you have to say

REVIEW

• What is the goal of expository writing?

• How many commentaries go with each concrete detail?

• What is the job of a thesis?