5 elements of an expository essay. element 1: organization when you organize an essay it needs to...
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5 Elements of an Expository Essay
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Element 1: Organization
• When you organize an essay it needs to follow a logical sequence.
• Novel: beginning of the book, middle of the book, end of the book.
• 2/3/1: 2nd best idea, 3rd best idea, best idea.
• Directions:• 1st step, 2nd step, 3rd step.
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Organization Example
• Topic: Bicycle Safety Rules
Idea 1: Wear a Helmet-every time you ride.-fasten correctly.Idea 2: Stop and Look-at every corner-near alleys/drivewaysIdea 3: Bike in Safe Areas-with a friend/adult-during the day.
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Element 2: Topic Sentences, Thesis Statements, and Subtopic
are the HeartThesis: a statement
discussing the topic of your paper.
Subtopics: the main ideas that support your thesis.
Topic Sentences: a statement that discusses the topic of each paragraph.
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Thesis
• Although my family and I have taken many vacations, none was more exciting than a trip to the Grand Canyon.
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Subtopics
• The Grand Canyon was a great place to visit because of the spectacular views, the challenging hike to the top, and the time we had to bond as a family.
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Topic Sentence
The Grand Canyon offered spectacular views like I had never seen before.
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Element 3: Transitions
• Like shifting from one gear to the next in a car, a transition shifts from one paragraph to the next. It is the glue of an essay.
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Transition Example
Paragraph One:This task can become
easier and more rewarding when students use two comprehension categories, such as surveying textbooks or tellbacks.
Transition: One powerful strategy is a chapter study guide to help you review textbooks.
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Element 4: Evidence and Examples
Your evidence is the meat of the essay. You need to prove what you know.
Remember the Es:
-Examples
-Explanations
-Evidence
-Elaboration
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Evidence Example
Topic Sentence: If you look carefully, you may discover unsafe conditions around the house.
Evidence: Get rid of old rags, papers, trash, and chemicals. Are your hallways well lit? Make sure all bolts on doors are firmly attached.
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Element 5: Conclusion
• Conclusions restate your thesis and subtopics, and remind your reader what you wrote about.
• Do not include any new information in your conclusion.
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Conclusion Example
Reading, remembering, and using textbook information is a challenge. Using strategies like textbook surveys, tellbacks, and journals can help your comprehension. If you work hard, the results are worth it.
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Exit Task
• After “Think on Your Feet,” please explain how you can use this PowerPoint to rewrite your “Siddhartha Essay” or improve your writing.