1. The basics of formal writing in English 9
Literary Analysis
The basics of formal writing in English 9

2. Expository writing
Expository Writing is the formal writing in English where you expose some truth to your reader about a topic.
Support and explanation are key components for this style of writing

3. Literary Analysis paragraph
When asked to write a formal paragraph in English 9, what are some things you must include? (in the paragraph)
Topic sentence or thesis (introduction)
Proof and explanation (the body)
Concluding sentence (conclusion)

4. General rules for formal Literary analysis
Written in present tense
Written in 3rd person (No “I think…”)
Relies solely on the text for information
Uses standard English - no contractions, slang, or text talk
Answers the question - stays on topic
Refers directly and indirectly to the text
References - quotations/paraphrasing text
Inferences - reading between the lines
General rules for formal Literary analysis
All literary analysis should follow these rules.

5. The best pet is a cat. The first reason is cats are smart
The best pet is a cat. The first reason is cats are smart. The second reason is they are clean animals. The third reason is they are good friends. For these reasons, cats are the best pet.
Basic paragraph
Does this paragraph meet the criteria for a formal expository paragraph?

6. The Basic Structure Review
The best pet is a cat. The first reason is cats are smart. The second reason is they are clean animals. The third reason is they are good friends. For these reasons, cats are the best pet.
The Basic Structure Review
Identify each coloured section:
RED = Introduction/Thesis
BLUE = Body/Proof
GREEN = Conclusion

7. Expand detail
The best pet is a cat. The first reason is cats are smart. The second reason is they are clean animals. The third reason is they are good friends. For these reasons, cats are the best pet.
Currently, this paragraph is at a grade 4-5 level. How can we improve it to get to grade 9 (high school) quality?

8. The best pet in the world is the cat
The best pet in the world is the cat. The first reason is that cats are smart. They can learn and adapt to people and environments easily. The second reason is that they are clean animals. They bury their waste and keep their bodies clean on their own. The third reason is they are good friends for humans. They can sense when people are down and always do what they can to support them. It is for these reasons that cats are the best pet in the world.
Identify each coloured section:
RED = Introduction/Thesis
BLUE = Body/Proof
GREEN = Conclusion

10. Now it’s Your turn!! What is the best pet?
Now that you have learned the basics of formal expository paragraphs, you will write a paragraph that satisfies the criteria we have covered today.
Answer the following question in an expository paragraph. It is due at the end of class.
What is the best pet?