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Explanatory Writing

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Expository Writing  

 

http://projectwritemsu.wikispaces.com/file/view/graphic+organizers.pdf - Graphic Organizers

 

 

Explanatory Writing

Explanatory writing explains the author's thoughts, feelings, ideas, and/or opinions, and to share knowledge about a given topic. 

Explanatory writing prompts on the NJASK often focus either on a situation or on a quotation or adage.  Click to get specifics on how to answer each style of prompt.

In responding to the topic or quotation presented, students will be asked to explain their point of view and to create an original work. Explanatory writing may be based on the writer’s personal knowledge and experience or on information presented to the writer.

On the NJASK, students are given 25 minutes (grades 6-8) to develop a composition based on the prompt.

 

Some Explanatory Prompts

Explanatory Prompts

http://www.ntuaft.com/njcccs/Webpage/Assessments/Explanatory%20Prompt_writing%205th.htm - Newark

 

 

An Explanatory Essay, also called an Expository Essay, presents other people’s views, or reports an event or a situation. It conveys another person’s information in detail and explains what is difficult to understand. Without giving any criticism or argument, the writer of the essay elucidates the subject by analyzing it. 

A good explanatory/expository essay consists of the following:

  • The introductory paragraph clearly states what is to be analyzed or explained.
  • Each subsequent paragraph has a distinct supporting topic.
  • Each of the sentences of the paragraph relates directly to the topic.
  • All the paragraphs are sequenced properly and make smooth transition from one topic to another.
  • Precise and accurate words are used to convey the message.
  • The concluding paragraph reinforces the position in a meaningful way.

If you are writing an explanatory/expository essay, keep these points in mind. Write clearly and effectively. Make sure your readers understand your analysis and know how you have arrived at your conclusions.

 

 

 

Pattern

Description

Cue Words

Graphical Organizer/Sample Passages

Description

 

The author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples

 

 

 

for example, char- acteristics are

 

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Sequence

 

The author lists items or events in numerical or chronological order.

 

first, second, third; next; then; finally

 

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Comparison

 

The author explains how two or more things are alike and/or how they are different.

 

different; in contrast; alike; same as; on the other hand

 

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Cause and Effect

 

The author lists one or more causes and the resulting effect or effects.

 

reasons why; if...then; as a result; therefore; because

 

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Problem and Solution

 

The author states a problem and lists one or more solutions for the problem. A variation of this pattern is the question- and-answer format in which the author poses a question and then answers it.

 

problem is; dilemma is; puzzle is solved; question... answer

 

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