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THE "I HATE WRITING. MAKE IT LESS PAINFUL" PAGE... |
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Expository writing is the most common type of writing used by authors. We mostly use expository writing in our real, everyday lives. Expository writing pieces are called essays - not stories. Expository writing isn't the same as just writing a report.
Like all forms of writing expository writing begins with a writing plan. Graphic organizers are a great way to organize your thoughts for your essay.
CLICK HERE FOR A GREAT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR A PERSUASIVE ESSAY
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EXPOSITORY WRITING PLAN: |
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Suppose this was the writing prompt: Think of an animal you dislike and explain why. Make sure to give good reasons and examples to support your choice. We will use this prompt as we make our way through this wrting plan.
1. Choose your subject based on the prompt.
(Your example answer would be: snakes)
2. List three reasons.
(Your example answers will be:
a. they are silent
b. they can be deadly
c. they are associated with evil)
3. Each reason gets a paragraph.
(The paragraphs must only be about one reason each! Stick to the topic!!)
4. Examples follow each reason.
5. Use the subject and reasons to construct your introduction and conclusion.
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As you may have noticed... writing the introduction and conclusion are last on the list. It is much easier to construct your introduction and conclusion AFTER you have written the body of your essay.
EXPOSITORY WRITING INTRODUCTIONS
What are expository writers trying to accomplish in introductions?
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To tell the reader what they are writing about |
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To capture the readers attention |
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INTRODUCTION DO'S AND DON'TS |
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1st sentence: State your subject |
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DO: |
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2nd sentence: Tell how you feel about the subject |
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3rd sentence: State your 3 reasons |
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DO NOT introduce yourself as the author |
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DON'T: |
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DO NOT begin with "I am going to write to you about"...
Professional writers DO NOT do this! |
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EXPOSITORY WRITING CONCLUSIONS
What are expository writers trying to accomplish in conclusions? |
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To sum the entire writing piece up |
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CONCLUSION DO'S AND DON'TS |
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1st sentence: Retate your subject |
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DO: |
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2nd sentence: Restate your reasons |
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State a sentence about the future of the subject |
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NARRATIVE WRITING HELP:
Narrative writing website - includes steps to the writing process
The Write Source - includes topics and examples
Dictionary/Thesaurus |
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