Expository Writing Lesson and Assignment

1. Canned Lesson Expository Writing Lesson and Assignment

2. Step 1: Read the prompt carefully before you begin. • Writing Situation:If you could change one thing to make the world a better place what would it be? • Think about things you would change. Think about reasons you would change them. Choose one thing to change and tell your reader several reasons why it is the most important thing to change in order to make the world a better place. • Directions for Writing:Now write an essay about the one thing you would change. Remember to use specific details to support and explain your reasons. Use interesting adjectives and descriptions to make your paper interesting to read.

3. Step 2:State the purpose. Think about what one thing you would change to make the world a better place.

4. Step 3:Prepare the graphic organizer. Now fold your paper into 4 squares.

5. Step 4: Complete the graphic organizer. Unfold the paper and draw a box in the center. In the center box write a sentence to convey your stand.

6. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. Write one reason. Example: There would be fewer wars. Write one reason. Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. Example: Life would have more meaning. Write one reason. Summarize your 3 reasons.

7. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other Write 3 details. • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out Write 3 details. Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure Write 3 details. Summarize your 3 reasons.

8. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. ELABORATE If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule.

9. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. ELABORATE

10. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule.

11. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure ELABORATE

12. Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

13. Step 5: Add transitions. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out A list of transition words is online! • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the “golden rule.” Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

14. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." Each square will become a paragraph. In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

15. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be more thoughtful. There would be fewer wars. Life would have more meaning. • The introductory paragraph (the center box) sums up each reason.

16. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. HOOK Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Do you remember the golden rule? If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be more thoughtful. There would be fewer wars. Life would have more meaning. • Begin the introductory paragraph with a hook. Samples of hooks can be found online.

17. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other Next Paragraph People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

18. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. Next Paragraph For example, everyone would be more thoughtful to others. The world would be filled with kindness. People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." We would see a shift in priorities. People could actually begin to enjoy each other.

19. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other Next Paragraph People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

20. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. Next Paragraph Moreover, There would be fewer wars. People would be more caring. We would value life. People would understand the importance of talking things out. In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out.

21. Step 5: Add transitions. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Next Paragraph If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

22. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. Next Paragraph In the same way, those who follow the golden rule would find that life would have more meaning. We could really enjoy every moment. There would be no reason to live in fear. The focus on class structure would fade. There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

23. Step 5: Add transitions. For example, Moreover, • Example: There would be fewer wars. • Caring • Value life • Talk things out • Example: Everyone would be more thoughtful to others. • Kindness • Shift in priorities • Enjoy each other People who perform Random Acts of Kindness generally agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them "feel good." In a recent study it was found that children feel safe and accepted when they can talk things out. For these reasons, In the same way, If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. If I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. • Example: Life would have more meaning. • Enjoy every moment • Not live in fear • No class structure Summary Paragraph There would be less importance on what everyone had and whether they were upper, lower, or middle class.

24. Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper. Summary Paragraph For these reasons, if I could change one thing in the world, I would make everyone follow the golden rule. Everyone would be thoughtful to others. There would be less strife. Everyone’s life would have more meaning. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Make the world a better place! Ending PUNCH

25. Step 7: Vocabulary Review your paragraphs. Can you add adjectives (describing words) and interesting adverbs (describing action words)? ADJECTIVES ADVERBS

26. Step 7: Vocabulary BEFORE: We would value life. AFTER: We would truly value one of our most precious commodities, life.

27. Step 7: Vocabulary Remember: The more sophisticated vocabulary you use…the higher your score. bad dreadful

28. Step 8: Visual Expression Use metaphors and similes to give your essay more visual expression. We could really enjoy every moment. Every moment would be as precious as gold.

29. Step 9: Reread Your Work Reread your work to make sure you have: • Stated the topic • Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph • Have paragraphs that support each reason • Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph • Have a summary paragraph that restates your reasons • Begin each paragraph with a transition word • Include adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors