EXPOSITORY WRITING

“EXPLAIN”

Presented by

Beverly Dunaway

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We use expository to explain Provides readers with information Use examples from your main idea Introduction ,Body ,and Conclusion

Introduction

Introduction should start with a discussion

Pull the reader in Don’t forget the reasons or example to

support the main idea

Body

Each body focuses on topic Use examples to prove it to the reader

to support your main idea Use details from your life or your

research

Conclusion

Restate your main idea Go over each example Leave reader with a feeling or a

question

Definitions

Expository / Topic Introduction Body Conclusion Main Idea Details Reasons Examples

How to write an Introduction Expository Writing Introductions What

are expository writers trying to accomplish in introductions?To tell the reader what they are writing about

Introduction

To capture the readers attention Introduction DON'TS

DO NOT introduce yourself as the author

DO NOT begin with "I am going to write to you about"Professional writers DO NOT do this!

Introduction

Introduction DO'S

1st Sentence: State your subject

2nd Sentence: Tell how you feel about the subject

3rd Sentence: State your 3 reasons

Introduction Example

The one job around the house that I hate to do more than anything else is the garbage. Sometimes I wish that the garbage would just learn to take itself out. Taking the garbage out is such a horrible task because it stinks, it is sticky, and the dogs always carry it away.

Conclusion

Expository Writing Conclusions What are expository writers trying to accomplish in conclusions? To sum the entire writing piece up

Conclusion

Conclusion DO's 1st Sentence: Restate your subject

2nd Sentence: Restate your reasons

3rd Sentence: State a sentence about the future of the subject

Conclusion Example

Taking out the garbage is the worst household job in the world. No one should have to suffer through the smell, stickiness, or aggravation of the dogs. One day, I hope to be able to have a machine to carry it away for me.

Expository Paragraph

Expository Writing Paragraph A. Topic Sentence: B. Detail 1: C. Elaboration of Detail 1: D. Detail 2: E. Elaboration of Detail 2: F. Concluding Sentence:

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