| Expository Writing |
| #1 |
What are the three main parts of an expository essay? |
Introduction, 3 bodies, and conclusion |
| #2 |
What must be stated in the closing of an expository essay? |
Restate your thesis and main ideas |
| #3 |
What is the general purpose of expository writing? |
To convey and communicate information, presenting |
| #4 |
What must be included in an introductory paragraoh of an expository essay? |
Thesis statement and three main ideas |
| #5 |
What is one main difference between the structure of expository writing and narrative writing? |
Narrative writing is not as formulaic or structured as expository; Narrative writing is fictional while expository is more informational; Narrative writing uses fiction techniques such as plot, characters, and setting while expository does not; the purpose of narrative writing is to tell a story while the purpose of expository writing is to convey information. |
| Writing Prompts |
| #1 |
What should you do at the very end of a timed writing prompt period? |
Proofread and edit |
| #2 |
What is the instrument called that is used to grade a writing prompt for a test? |
A rubric |
| #3 |
What types of paragraphs should you include in an expository prompt? |
Introduction, 3 bodies, and conclusion |
| #4 |
What is one way you can plan a response to different writing prompts? |
Make a list, outline, concept map, or graphically organize |
| #5 |
Name the four writing prompts you saw yesterday in our lesson. |
Personal Narrative, Poem, Speculative, and Expository |
| Mechanics and Additonal Elements of Writing |
| #1 |
What are two transitional words or phrases? |
Any words from the 'Young Authors List of Transitions' worksheet. |
| #2 |
Why are transitions important to include in your writing? |
These words or phrases help bring two ideas together and bridges the gap between the ideas smoothly. |
| #3 |
Name two types of ‘mechanics’ you should pay attention to when editing your writing. |
Spelling, punctuation, or grammar |
| #4 |
What are two main idea sentence starters? |
Anything from the 'Main Idea Sentence Starters' worksheet. |
| #5 |
Name one of the 5 golden bricks that can be used in your writing. Give an example. |
Quote, statistic, amazing fact, anecdote, or descriptive segment. |
| Informal Outline |
| #1 |
What is the graphic organizer called that we used throughout the unit? |
Expository Writing Pillar |
| #2 |
What is the very first thing you do before creating an outline? Hint: It is the first step in the writing process. |
Brainstorm |
| #3 |
After you brainstorm, what do you do next in the expository pillar? |
Create a topic or thesis statement. |
| #4 |
After you create a topic or thesis statement, what do you do? |
Create three main ideas. |
| #5 |
After you create three main ideas, what two things come next? |
Add supporting details to the main ideas and a conclusion. |
| Juicy Adjectives and Golden Bricks |
| #1 |
Name three juicy adjectives to replace the word 'great.' |
Exceptional, phenomenal, fantastic, terrific, etc. |
| #2 |
Name three juicy adjectivs to replace 'funny.' |
hysterical, hilarious, humorous |
| #3 |
Name this Golden Brick: '70% of college students own a car.' |
statistic |
| #4 |
Name this Golden Brick: 'This reminds me of one sunny summer day when I spent the whole day playing outside with my friends.' |
anecdote |
| #5 |
Name this Golden Brick: 'There are only 30-60 amur leopards left in the entire world!' |
amazing fact |
