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EmbEddEd AssEssmEnt
Expository Essay Informative/Explanatory Writing
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Step 1: Introduction
You will be writing your own expository essay similar to others you have read in this unit such as “Dogs Make Us Human.” Think about the central idea of that essay and the details that authors Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson used to support the idea.
Expository Essay Writing Prompt:
You will write an expository essay about an important topic that you know about. Be sure to
• State a strong thesis statement with a central idea.
• Include supporting details and evidence.
• Use a variety of dependent and independent clauses.
• Use transitions to add details about the central idea.
• End your expository paragraph by restating your thesis.
Step 2: Brainstorming
Now you are ready to start thinking about what you will write about. Work in small groups or with a partner to brainstorm ideas using the graphic organizer below.
Ideas for Expository Essay
Topic
Central Idea/Thesis
The aspect of the topic that is most interesting to
meis .
A central idea I could explore is .
Another central idea is .
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I think the topic I would like to write about
is because .
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