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Title: Expository Writing Mrs. Swiggett 8th Grade Language Arts


1
Expository Writing
  • Mrs. Swiggett
  • 8th Grade Language Arts
  • Crystal River Middle School

2
Parts of an Expository Essay
  • Introduction
  • Body Paragraphs
  • Conclusion

3
No-nos for Expository Writing
  • Do not use the word reason(s) in any part of
    the essay.
  • Do not use the word you.
  • Do not piggyback words (repeatedly using the
    same word throughout the essay).

4
Introduction Paragraphs
  • The first paragraph of an essay is called the
    introduction.
  • The introduction should funnel ideas from
    general/broad to specific/narrow.
  • The introduction should be at least three
    sentences in length.
  • The last sentence in the introduction should be
    the topic (the general issue/item being
    addressed) and position (the writers opinion on
    the topic) sentence.
  • Under no circumstance should there be reasons to
    support your opinion in the introduction!

5
Introduction Paragraph Example
  • Throughout my life I have met many people that
    everyone seemed to admire. There was my high
    school football coach, my college English
    professor and even my cousin Steve. However, the
    most well liked person I have ever met is my
    close friend Pastor Ottis.

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Introduction Paragraph Example
  • Throughout my life I have met many people that
    everyone seemed to admire.

There was my high school football coach, my
college English professor and even my cousin
Steve.
However, the most well liked person I have ever
met is my close friend Pastor Ottis.
Topic/Position Sentence
7
Body Paragraphs
  • Body paragraphs are the meat of any essay.
  • The body paragraphs are where supporting
    details/reasons belong.
  • In timed writing, there should only be two body
    paragraphs.

8
Body Paragraphs
  • Body paragraphs include each of the following
    four elements
  • Transitions
  • Statements
  • One time whens (OTW)/anecdotes
  • Thesis tie-in

9
Body Paragraphs
  • Transitions These words/phrases help writing
    flow and connect ideas together.
  • Use the following transitions
  • To begin with, (body paragraph 1)
  • Furthermore, (body paragraph 2)
  • Statements These are the topic sentences of body
    paragraphs.
  • Statements let the reader know what each body
    paragraph will be explaining.
  • Statements must be very specific. The more
    specific the statement, the easier it is to
    support.

10
Body Paragraphs
  • One time whens (OTW)/anecdotes These are little
    personal stories told to illustrate a point being
    made.
  • Thesis tie-in This is a sentence that ties a
    body paragraph back to the topic and position
    sentence in the introduction.
  • These are the most difficult and most easily
    forgotten component of a body paragraph.
  • Without a thesis tie-in, writing is off task.

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Body Paragraph Example
  • To begin with, Pastor Ottis is extremely
    friendly. I remember the first time that I met
    him. My wife and I had just moved here from New
    York and we didnt have many friends yet. We were
    standing around in the parking lot after church
    hoping someone would come and say hi when he
    approached us. Hello, he belted out as he
    smiled and introduced himself. He shook hands
    with my wife Chris and then gave a little hug to
    each of my children. I remember feeling the
    weight lift off my shoulders as we finally made a
    new friend in Florida. I know many other people
    who have had a similar experience with Pastor
    Ottis. He is constantly going out of his way to
    meet new people and welcome them with his
    friendly smile. Its no wonder so many people
    have such high regard for him.

12
Body Paragraph Example
  • Identify the body paragraph components in this
    example.
  • Furthermore, Pastor Ottis is the most excellent
    listener I have ever known. One time when I
    became really discouraged over a misunderstanding
    at work, Ottis offered to come over to my house
    and discuss the situation with me. After he
    arrived he sat on the couch and like a sponge he
    soaked up every word I said. I recall being
    impressed with his genuine concern for my
    dilemma. Instead of rushing me and cutting me off
    when I was talking, he gave me all the time I
    needed to articulate the peculiar predicament I
    had found myself in. When he finally did speak,
    he encouraged me significantly and the key points
    that he brought up told me that he had heard
    every word I said. I have found very few people
    who will give others that kind of attention when
    they need it. I think thats why he is so well
    liked.

13
Body Paragraph Example
  • Furthermore, Pastor Ottis is the most excellent
    listener I have ever known. One time when I
    became really discouraged over a misunderstanding
    at work, Ottis offered to come over to my house
    and discuss the situation with me. After he
    arrived he sat on the couch and like a sponge he
    soaked up every word I said. I recall being
    impressed with his genuine concern for my
    dilemma. Instead of rushing me and cutting me off
    when I was talking, he gave me all the time I
    needed to articulate the peculiar predicament I
    had found myself in. When he finally did speak,
    he encouraged me significantly and the key points
    that he brought up told me that he had heard
    every word I said. I have found very few people
    who will give others that kind of attention when
    they need it. I think thats why he is so well
    liked.

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Conclusion Paragraph
  • The conclusion paragraph wraps up the essay
    briefly.
  • The conclusion should quickly sum up the point of
    view and lightly brush upon the support
    (reiterating the statements in the body
    paragraphs).
  • The conclusion starts with a transition
    (ultimately,) and restates the topic and position
    similar to a thesis tie-in.
  • An extra sentence or two added after the
    reiteration of support adds voice (spice it up).

15
Conclusion Paragraph Example
  • Ultimately, it is worth reiterating that Pastor
    Ottis is an outstanding listener and an unusually
    friendly person. Its simple to see why everyone
    who meets him finds him such an easy person to
    look up to.

16
Planning Web
Introduction
Topic
Position
Body 2
  • Body 1

Conclusion
17
Planning Web
Introduction
Topic and Position
Body 2
  • Body 1

OTW
OTW
Second Supporting Reason
First Supporting Reason
(Support)
Restate topic, position, and supporting reasons
Conclusion
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Planning Web
Introduction
Well liked person
Pastor Ottis
Body 2
  • Body 1

First time meeting at church
Listening about work trouble
Best Listener
Extremely Friendly
Friendly best listener
Conclusion
Most Liked Pastor Ottis
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