1. To inform, explain and report

2.  Type of writing that is used to  Explain  Describe  Give information  Inform The text is organized around one topic and well- developed.

3.  READ- WRITE- THINK Analyzing the prompt.  Expository graphic organizer  Introduction, Body and Conclusion  Activity- Read various expository articles to break down the parts of an essay.  Thesis

4. EXP= Explain

5.  RAFTS  What is the ROLE of the writer? 1 st person, 2 nd person, or 3 rd person  Who is your AUDIENCE? STAAR trained readers  What is the FORMAT of the essay? Expository  What is the TOPIC of the essay? Why is it sometimes necessary to take a chance?  What is the STRONG VERB for the essay? Explain

6.  Circle, Box, Underline  This helps visual learners and sets a pattern.  Circle all verbs.  Box nouns and ? words: (who, what, when, where, why)  Underline the topic.  Write down for organization. Write Explaining why It is sometimes necessary to take a chance

8.  Do’s  Capture the reader’s attention. (Hook)  State the issue.  Thesis  Don’ts  DO NOT introduce yourself as the author “Hi, my name is Jackie and I am going to write about..”  DO NOT begin with “I am going to write to you about….”

9.  Each body focuses on the topic.  Use details from your life or research based on personal examples.  Use an example to prove it to the reader. (support)  Topic Sentence: The main topic of the essay is stated.  Reason/Detail/Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact that relates to and supports the topic.  Explain/Example: Give an example for the statement made in the reason/detail/fact sentence.

10.  Sum up the entire writing piece.  Rephrase the thesis  Tie back to the central idea.  Universal truth or Truism