Name: ________________________________Class Period: __________

Expository Writing 101

Step One: Read the prompt carefully before you begin.

Step Two: State the purpose and brainstorm.

Step Three: Prepare the graphic organizer.

Step Four: Complete the graphic organizer.

Step Five: Add transitions

Step Six: Transfer from the graphic organizer to paper.

• INTRODUCTION: The introductory paragraph• (the center box) sums up each reason. • Begin with a hook (a question, a quote, alliteration)

Each square becomes a paragraph.

Transition Words  Word that can be used to compare two things:

likewise also while in the same waylike as similarly

 Words that can be used to contrast two things:

but still although on the other handhowever yet otherwise even though

 Words that can be used to emphasize a point :

again truly especially for this reasonto repeat in fact to emphasize

 Words that can be used to conclude or summarize:

finally as a result to sum up in conclusionlastly therefore all in all because

Step Seven: Vocabulary

Review your paragraphs. Can you add adjectives or interesting adverbs?

BEFORE:Habitat for Humanity is an outstanding way to contribute to others’ happiness, and your own.

Step Eight: Visual Expression

Use similes and metaphors to give your essay more visual expression.Example) Television commercials promote the “mine” concept making us greedy as pigs.

Step Nine: Reread.

Make sure you have: Stated the topic Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph Have paragraphs that support each reason Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph Have a summary paragraph that restates your reasons Begin each paragraph with a transition word Include adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors

AFTER:Habitat for Humanity is a powerful way to contribute to others’ happiness, and your own.