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Step Up To
WritingCompiled by
Beth Miller
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Elements of Expository Writing
Organization is the key.
Topic sentences and thesis statements are the heart.
Transitions are the glue for the key ideas.
Examples, evidence, and explanations are the meat.
Conclusions tie it all together.
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Background
Topic Sentence
Details, Reasons, Facts
Examples, Evidence,Elaboration
Conclusion
Step Up to Writing
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Background
It is a “hook” or “grabber” that gets the reader’s attention.
The background educates or entertains the reader.
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Topic SentenceGreen means “go.”
Green asks the writer to decide:
“What am I going to prove?”
“What information will I share?”
“What am I going to explain?”
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Reasons, Details & Facts
Introduce key concepts to support the topic sentence.
Yellow means “slow down.”
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Examples, Evidence& Elaboration
Provide explanation and examples.
Red means “stop and explain.”
Present evidence.
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Conclusion
Use synonyms and leave your reader with something to remember.
Green means “go back to your topic.”
Restate the topic and the position.
Do not introduce new information.
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-summertime
Step 1: Construct Informal Outline
Conclusion=Benefits of being a great swimmer
Social reasons
-help yourself
Safety reasons
-save others
-parties
-vacations
Topic=Why I should learn to swim
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Step 2: Convert Outline to Sentences
One reason to learn to be a strong swimmer is safety.
Title=Reasons for Learning to Swim
Being able to spend time with others is another reason for learning to swim.
Learning to swim is an essential skill for all children.
If you are in a dangerous situation, such as in a sinking raft or boat, you can swim to shore.
Learning to be a great swimmer can clearly make your life safer and more enjoyable.
If you are a good swimmer, you can also help save others who may be drowning.
Birthday and school year-end parties are often located around the pool.
Many people plan their vacations for warmer climates so that happy hours may be spent splashing in the ocean.
The heat of summer makes us all want to cool off by enjoying water sports, such as water skiing, diving, and surfing.
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Step 3: Compile the Paragraph
Reasons for Learning to Swim
Learning to swim is an essential skill for all children. One reason to learn to be a strong swimmer is safety. If you are in a dangerous situation, such as in a sinking raft or boat, you can swim to shore. If you are a good swimmer, you can also help save others who may be drowning. Being able to spend time with others is another reason for learning to swim. Birthday and school year-end parties are often located around the pool. Many people plan their vacations for warmer climates so that happy hours may be spent splashing in the ocean. The heat of summer makes us all want to cool off by enjoying water sports, such as water skiing, diving, and surfing. Learning to be a great swimmer can clearly make your life safer and more enjoyable.