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Varied sentence structures add interest for the reader. Combine short simple sentences by using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) to show relationships between ideas. Notice the punctuation in the following examples:
• Use the coordinating conjunction and to express similar ideas. Example: “Riding
a bike is an efficient mode of transportation for teenagers, and it provides health
benefits to the rider.”
• Use the coordinating conjunction but to express different ideas. Example: “Riding
a bike is an efficient mode of transportation for teenagers, but most teenagers
would prefer driving a car.”
• Use the coordinating conjunctions or to express a choice. Example: “Would most
teenagers like to drive a car, or would they prefer to ride with another driver?”
11. Revise at least one sentence from the class essay by using coordinating conjunctions to vary the sentence structure, and then share your proposed revision with the class.
Editing
12. After presenting your revisions to the class and hearing the suggested revisions of others, it’s time to polish the final draft of the expository essay by editing
for mistakes. Consider all of the elements listed in the Scoring Guide in the Language category.
ACTIVITY 3
Writing an Expository Essay with Peers
WRITING PROMPT: Describe a geographical feature (such as a mountain range, desert, valley, ocean, river, or lake) that is essential to your hometown or state. Explain how this feature contributes to the economy, culture, and/or personality of a place (for example, how a mountain range attracts skiers and hikers to the region, or how an ocean supports the local fishing industry).
Refer to the Scoring Guide for this writing task—it will help you understand where to focus your attention and efforts. Be sure the essay:
• Presents effective introductory and concluding paragraphs
• Guides the reader’s understanding of key issues in body paragraphs
• Includes specific facts, evidence, details, and examples in body paragraphs • Uses an appropriate organizational structure
• Uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions to link paragraphs
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