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Preparing for Expository Writing
1. How are expository and narrative writing similar? How are they different? List ideas below, and then create a graphic organizer on separate paper to show your thinking.
my Notes
Similarities
Differences
Preparing for Expository Writing
2. You are often asked to define vocabulary terms and to explain your understanding of what something means. Abstract concepts, such as heroism, can also be defined. Practice thinking about how to define an abstract concept by working in a small group or with a partner to develop a list of words that describe each of the concepts below.
• freedom
• responsibility readINGLINk
INdepeNdeNT
• sacrifice
• friendship
3. Next, working with the same partner or group, choose one of the concepts above and write a short paragraph that defines and explains the concept.
Read and Research
Continue your exploration of the heroes theme by choosing a fiction or nonfiction text about a historical or modern hero for your independent reading.
Research the author of the text to find out why they might have chosen to write about this particular hero.
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