Gathering EvidenceBringing It All Together
● Organize research, notes, and ideas to prepare for writing.
● Write a conclusion for an expository essay.
Learning Targets
Characteristics of Expository Writing
Outlining Ideas
Using the information you have gathered from the sources in this unit, create an outline for an expository essay.
Outlining Ideas 1) Brainstorm, Review, Synthesize, Organize → Page of Notes
2) Outline → Using the information you have gathered from the sources in this unit, create an outline for an expository essay.
I. Intro● Hook● Thesis● SubpointsII. Body 1● A● B● C
III. Body 2● A● B● C
IV. Body 3● A● B● C
V. Conclusion● Restate thesis● Interpretive● Universal
What are the top 10 opinions/conclusions you have reached as a result of your reading
and research on this topic?
Drawing Conclusions
What are the top 10 opinions/conclusions you have reached as a result of your reading and research on this topic?
Drawing Conclusions
� Advertisers believe teens have money to spend. � Advertisers target the technology habits of teens. � Teens are not aware of the effects of advertisers on their consuming. � Advertisers consciously target kids. � Parents are concerned that their kids are being targeted by advertisers. � Advertisers use online games to target young consumers. � Advertisers believe that kids have influence over how money is spent at home. � Advertising has an effect on the health and wellbeing of kids. � Advertisers use specific appeals in creating ads. � The more aware consumers are of the purpose and targeting of ads, the better
choices they can make.
Formative Assessment:Write a conclusion for an essay on the topic of
advertising to young people (3-6 sentences, on Skyward). � Write a final statement that supports/restates the
thesis topic/hook/lead sentences (Literal)� Draw conclusions (Interpretive)� Bring a sense of closure by using transitions � Use a formal writing style� Why does it matter? Make connections to self, text,
world and/or a call to action (Universal)
Expository Prompt