Expository Writing Lesson 2

Step 1: Read the prompt carefully before you begin.

Writing Situation: Have you ever wanted to change the world? If you could change one thing to make the world a better place what would it be?

Think about things you would change. Think about reasons you would change them.

Directions for Writing: Now write an essay about one thing you would change and tell your reader several reasons why it is the most important thing to change in order to make the world a better place.

Step 2: State the purpose.

Think about something you would change to make the world a better place.

Step 3: Prepare the graphic organizer.

Now fold your paper into 4 squares.

Step 4: Complete the graphic organizer.

Unfold the paper and draw a box in the center. In the center box write a sentence to convey your stand.

Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.

Write a sentence about what you would change here.

Write one way this would make the world better.

Summarize your 3 reasons.

Write another way this would make the world better.

Write another way this would make the world better.

Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.

Elaborate on one detail in each box.

ELABORATEELABORATE

ELABORATEELABORATE

Step 5: Add transitions.For example, Moreover,

In the same way,

For these reasons,

A list of transition words is

online!

Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.

Example: I would be happy if I served others through works and deeds.

•Career Choices

•Family Obligations

•Friends

Example: A truly happy life would be one that is unselfish.

Dedication of time

Contribute

Listening ear

Example: To have lifelong happiness, I would not be focused on material possessions.

Give Me

Mine

Donations

To live a truly happy life I would I serve others through works and deeds. I would aim at unselfishness. My life would not be focused on material possessions. Through this lifestyle I would be able to find true happiness.

I agree with Abraham Lincoln who said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

The choice one makes in a career, such as teaching, brings happiness watching that spark as learning take place.

Habitat for Humanity is an outstanding way to contribute to others’ happiness, and your own.

For example, Moreover,

In the same way,

For these reasons,

Each square will become a

paragraph.

Americans have a generous spirit, contributing over $679 million to charities each year.

Begin with A Hook

Ask the reader a question.Ask the reader a question.

Use a catchy phrase or quote.Use a catchy phrase or quote.

Create a tongue twister.Create a tongue twister.

Make an exclamatory sentence.Make an exclamatory sentence.

Use a lead in sentence that entices Use a lead in sentence that entices the reader to read on.the reader to read on.

End With A PUNCH!

• So get going and make the world a better place!

•It’s like my grandma always said…

• So how do you make the world a better place? ---

• It’s never difficult to make a daring and dedicated difference.

Step 7: Vocabulary

Review your paragraphs. Can you add adjectives (describing words) and interesting adverbs (describing action words)?

ADJECTIVES ADVERBS

Step 7: Vocabulary

Remember: The more sophisticated vocabulary you use…the higher your score.

bad

dreadful

Step 8: Visual Expression

Draw a picture with words for your reader.

He was mad. He was as angry as a pro wrestler on a Saturday night.

Step 9: Reread Your WorkReread your work to make sure you have:

Taken a stand and stay on the topic

Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph

Have paragraphs that support each reason

Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph

Have a summary paragraph that restates your reasons

Begin each paragraph with a transition word

Include adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors