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Hourglass Organizer

Hourglass Organizer. Expository Writing. The Hourglass Organizer shows the three parts of an essay: 1. Introduction: In each of the essay introduction lessons, the top third of the hourglass icon is shaded. 2. Body: In each of the essay body lessons, the middle of the

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Hourglass Organizer

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  1. Hourglass Organizer Expository Writing

  2. The Hourglass Organizer shows the three parts • of an essay: • 1. Introduction: In each of the essay introduction lessons, the • top third of the hourglass icon is shaded. • 2. Body: In each of the essay body lessons, the middle of the • hourglass icon is shaded. • 3. Conclusion: In each of the essay conclusion lessons, the • bottom third of the hourglass is shaded. • Introduction • Body • Conclusion Basic Structure

  3. 4 STEPS TO CREATING A STRONG THESIS FOR EXPOSITORY WRITING. THE KEY TO HOLDING YOUR HOUR GLASS STRUCTURE… Essay Prompt: Think of the person you consider your closest friend. What makes him or her so special? Write an essay that explains the most important qualities of a friend. Step 1: Ask yourself a question about the prompt. Example: What are the most important qualities of a friend? Step 2: Brainstorm five possible answers to your question. Example: loyalty trustworthiness honesty similar interests sense of humor

  4. Step 3: Identify the three best possible answers to your question. Example: sense of humor similar interests loyalty Step 4: The three best answers to your question are the focus of your thesis statement. Write your thesis. Example: The three most important traits of friendship are having a sense of humor, having similar interests, and being loyal in good times and bad.

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