Expository Paragraph o o An expository paragraph provides

Expository Paragraph o o An expository paragraph provides information and explains it. “Spy Gadgets” is an example of expository writing because it describes how surveillance tools can keep people safe but can also invade their privacy.

Topic Sentence A good expository paragraph begins by stating the topic– it tells what the paragraph is mostly about. o Underline the topic sentence.

Controlling Idea A strong topic sentence has a controlling idea that makes the writer’s point about the topic. o Box the controlling idea of the topic sentence.

Detail Sentences Details in the paragraph support the topic sentence. o Check three important details.

Transition Words/Phrases Transition words and phrases connect ideas in the paragraph. o Circle two transition words or phrases that connect ideas in the paragraph.

Concluding Sentences The concluding sentences restates the topic and controlling idea mentioned in the beginning of the paragraph. o Star the sentence that restates the topic and controlling idea.

o Identify the writing form o o Does this prompt ask you to write general facts about a topic or relate a topic to your life? Identify the audience o The way your write will depend on who you are writing for.

o Identify the purpose o o The purpose is the reason why you are writing. Persuade, Inform, and Entertain o P. I. E. o Persuade n o Inform n o convince the reader to do or believe something. provide facts that clearly explain the topic. Entertain n include funny or interesting details to hook the audience.

What is the purpose? o What is the purpose of the writing prompt? o To inform how technology benefits your life.

Brainstorming is a great way to get started with writing. o In pairs, identify two more details and record them in the recreation box.

Choose your topic… What technology have you decided to write about? What does it help you do? How does it make your life easier?