Writing a Basic Expository

1. Writing a Basic Expository A collaborative project from Casee Logan, courtney Smith Bridgett Echart and Jerri Cheek

2. Determine the Focus/Prompt • Ask yourself, “What is the key word of the prompt?” For example: Think about any pets that you have ever loved. Write about the ways that a pet can make people feel good. Find the key words in the prompt.

3. Find the Key Words • Ask yourself, “What is the key word of the prompt?” For example: Think about any pets that you have ever loved. Write about the ways a pet can make people feel good. Look for clues in the prompt to help you decide HOW to write your main ideas and details.

4. Create a Key Word Circle Map

5. Create a Key Word Circle Map

6. Create a Key Word Circle Map

7. Create a Key Word Circle Map

8. Create a Circle Map to list Ideas

9. Create a Circle Map to list Ideas

10. Create a Circle Map to list Ideas

11. Draw a Flow Map Introduction First Reason, Way, Idea, Step Second Reason, Way, Idea, Step Third Reason, Way, Idea, Step Closing Statement

12. Fill in your Flow Map Use “Expository Grabbers” from your ISN Insert WAY from Circle Map Insert WAY from Circle Map Insert WAY from Circle Map Write 2 or more details for each WAY Write 2 or more details for each WAY Write 2 or more details for each WAY Use “A Glossary of Happy Endings” from your ISN

13. Draw a Flow Map Woof, woof, Khaki raced toward me and licked my face. As I looked at my dog, I realized that a good dog is worth its weight in gold. Theylisten They play with you, causing you to exercise They protect you from trouble When you cry, a dog will let you pet him. When I wasn’t invited to a party, I talked to my dog. Playing releases endorphins, which fight pain. We both enjoy swimming and catch Dogs are loyal. Once, he fought other dogs who were after me. I recommend that everyone should find a dog to add to their life. They are a great asset to any family.

14. Put all of your Information in Order Write your first main idea Write a detail about that idea Write another detail about that idea Write your second main idea Write a detail about that idea Write another detail about that idea Write your third main idea Write a detail about that idea Write another detail about that idea

15. Place Transitions in the Blanks To start off, write your first main idea Furthermore, write a detail about that idea The next step is to write another detail about that idea writing your second main idea This takes us to write a detail about that idea Afterward, Likewise, write another detail about that idea write your third main idea Finally, Once again, Write a detail about that idea For the last time, write another detail about that idea

16. one of the best assets you can ask for in a dog is that they will listen to you, no matter what mood you are in, happy, sad, or angry. if you rub his or her belly, your dog will stay beside your for hours, listening intently to every word you say. when I was in eighth grade, a friend of mine had a party and invited everyone except for me. Devastated, I turned to my dog and talked out my problem. the next quality that a dog can offer is exercise. It is shown that exercise releases endorphins, and endorphins fight pain and stress. enjoying exercise makes it easier to do it regularly and will cause you to live a healthier lifestyle. my dog and I play chase regularly, and we swim together in the summer. a dog is loyal, which brings me to my next point. A good dog will protect from danger. a few years back, I was jogging with my dog, and another dog started heading towards us, growling. My dog headed for him to protect me and to allow me to get away. To start off, Specifically For example, Equally important, Furthermore, For this reason, Obviously, To illustrate this, You should be able to draw a straight line that hits all three of your indentions. You should also be able to draw a straight line that touches the beginning of every other line.

17. Insert beginning Woof, woof, Khaki raced toward me and licked my face. As I looked at my dog, I realized that a good dog is worth its weight in gold. one of the best assets you can ask for in a dog is that they will listen to you, no matter what mood you are in, happy, sad, or angry. if you rub his or her belly, your dog will stay beside your for hours, listening intently to every word you say. when I was in eighth grade, a friend of mine had a party and invited everyone except for me. Devastated, I turned to my dog and talked out my problem, which gave me a sense of well being. the next quality that a dog can offer is exercise. It is shown that exercise releases endorphins, and endorphins fight pain and stress. enjoying exercise makes it easier to do it regularly and will cause you to live a healthier lifestyle. my dog and I play chase regularly, and we swim together in the summer. It feels sensational to play and laugh with my dog. a dog is loyal, which brings me to my next point. A good dog will protect from danger. a few years back, I was jogging with my dog, and another dog started heading towards us, growling. My dog headed for him to protect me and to allow me to get away. To start off, Specifically For example, Equally important, Furthermore, For this reason, Obviously, To illustrate this, Insert ending I recommend that everyone should find a dog to add to their lives. Families are healthier, happier, and feel better with a dog as a pet.

18. Why are Expository Papers Important? They can help us understand They can persuade us They can show us why They can show us reasons

19. Where Do We Use Expository Paper? School College Work

20. Who Writes Expository Papers? Scientists Professors Teachers Students CEO’s Lawyers Doctors Plumbers Contractors Video Game Programmers Judges The list goes on…