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Outline for Writing an Expository Essay

Outline for Writing an Expository Essay. I. Introduction (Note: A-C are in one paragraph) . A.  Attention Getter : 1) a quotation 2) a fact or statistic 3) a rhetorical question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no 4) a general observation about the topic at hand)

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Outline for Writing an Expository Essay

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  1. Outline for Writing an Expository Essay

  2. I. Introduction (Note: A-C are in one paragraph)  • A.  Attention Getter: 1) a quotation 2) a fact or statistic 3) a rhetorical question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no 4) a general observation about the topic at hand) • B. Context (background information—name of the work, the author, and a very brief summary of the work) • C. Thesis Sentence

  3. Body: Paragraph One • Note: The transition and topic sentence may be in the same sentence, • A. Transition:__________________________ • B. Topic Sentence______________________ • C. Concrete Detail/ Example #1 • D. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • E. Concrete Detail/ Example #2 • F. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_

  4. Body: Paragraph Two • Note: The transition and topic sentence may be in the same sentence, • A. Transition:__________________________ • B. Topic Sentence______________________ • C. Concrete Detail/ Example #1 • D. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • E. Concrete Detail/ Example #2 • F. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_

  5. Conclusion Paragraph • Note: The transition and thesis may be in one sentence. • A. Restate thesis sentence  __________________________   • B. Summarize arguments/points (should only be one sentence) • 1)___________________________________ • 2)__________________________. • C. Call to action/"So what?" • Do any of the following things: 1) Explain why the topic is universal in its nature—how it affects the reader 2) Expand on the narrow topic to a more universal observation about life, history, literature, etc. 3) Motivate the reader to take a certain action or think in a certain manner.

  6. Outline for Writing aPersuasive Essay

  7. Introduction (Note: A-C are in one paragraph)  • A.  Attention Getter: 1) a quotation 2) a fact or statistic 3) a rhetorical question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no 4) a general observation about the topic at hand) • B. Context (background information—name of the work, the author, and a very brief summary of the work) • C. Thesis Sentence

  8. Body Paragraph ONE • Note: The transition and topic sentence may be in the same sentence, • A. Transition:__________________________ • B. Topic Sentence______________________ • C. Concrete Detail/ Example #1 • D. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • E. Concrete Detail/ Example #2 • F. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_

  9. Body: Paragraph Two • Note: The transition and topic sentence may be in the same sentence, • A. Transition:__________________________ • B. Topic Sentence______________________ • C. Concrete Detail/ Example #1 • D. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • E. Concrete Detail/ Example #2 • F. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_

  10. The ONLY Difference between an Expository and Persuasive Paragraph is…..

  11. Counterclaim Paragraph**”Some say that middle schoolers can not handle gum, but the truth is…” • Note: The transition and topic sentence may be in the same sentence, • A. Transition: **”Some say that middle schoolers can not handle gum, but the truth is…” • B. Concrete Detail/ Example #1 • C. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • D. Concrete Detail/ Example #2 • E. Commentary (2-3 comments per CD)_ • F. Concluding Sentence

  12. Conclusion Paragraph • Note: The transition and thesis may be in one sentence. • A. Restate thesis sentence  __________________________   • B. Summarize arguments/points (should only be one sentence) • 1)___________________________________ • 2)__________________________. • C. Call to action/"So what?" • Do any of the following things: 1) Explain why the topic is universal in its nature—how it affects the reader 2) Expand on the narrow topic to a more universal observation about life, history, literature, etc. 3) Motivate the reader to take a certain action or think in a certain manner.

  13. Mock Writing on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 TO DO LIST: • Write single-spaced (DO NOT skip lines) • Use given notebook paper to write out webbing/ rough draft • Write in ONLY BLACK or BLUE pen • Write proper heading, but DO NOT put your name • (Put assigned student number) • Include a title that matches your topic • “Title”…ex. “Middle school students should be allowed to chew gum in school.”

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