Intro to The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

Intro to The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

What are we doing today?

What is an Expository Essay? Purpose: to present important info about a specific subject/topic. Writing to: I NFORM E XPLAIN

Expository Essay – Top Flap

Expository Writing EXAMPLES �Essays �News Articles �Non-Fiction Books �Textbooks �Classroom notes �Most letters

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Expository vs. Narrative �No I, me, myself, my, we characters �No setting �No story unless it is a concrete detail in your essay �Focus is to explain or

INTRODUCTION HOOK BRIDGE STATEMENT THESIS STATEMENT Hook the reader to get their attention Bridge the gap between the hook and thesis. (1 super-clear, super-focused ROCKSTAR sentence that states your purpose) It’s your road map! topic + position+ reason/method

Possible BS: SSQ – MAD S urprising fact Ex: According to a recent New or statement: York Times poll, 43% of pilots admit to falling asleep during a flight. S uspense: Ex: His head was aching and his legs were pacing back and forth as he tried to make the most difficult decision of his life.

Possible BS: SSQ – MAD Q uotation (from a book, famous person, song, or movie) Ex: Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do what’s right. ” Ex: “You can’t always get what you want” is not just true in a song; it’s true in life. M etaphor or simile Ex: The brain is a dam waiting to burst. Ex: Pursuing a dream is like running in a race with no finish line.

Possible BS: SSQ – MAD A necdote Ex: A woman, tan and leathery, stood at the corner holding a cardboard sign, asking for an ounce of humanity. D ialogue Ex: “Don’t you walk out that door, ” he screamed as she decided to walk away from years of abuse.

Section 1 Hook

Section 2 BRIDGE

Section 3 THESIS

Practice writing a thesis statement with the following prompt: Write an essay explaining what it means to be a survivor. **Remember to label Topic, Position, and Reason.

Sample Hook, Bridge, and Thesis Prompt: Write an essay explaining what it means to be courageous. Hook: John Wayne once said, “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. ” Bridge: Since then, this iconic man has inspired many to do what they have always feared. Thesis: Being courageous means standing up for your beliefs no matter how frightening, in order to make progress.

Practice writing a solid introduction with the following prompt: Write an essay explaining what it means to be a survivor. **Remember to use your foldable to create a good hook, bridge, and thesis.

Section 4 TOPIC SENTENCE

Section 5 TRANSITIONS

Section 6 CONCRETE DETAILS

History • • Wars Presidents/candi dates Movements (civil rights, MLK, Rosa Parks, Malcom X, BLM, marriage equality, women’s rights) Natural disasters Documents (Bill of rights, constitution, Declaration of Independence) Laws Genocide Court Cases Experience/Event s • • • • School events 911 ISIS Trump Hurricanes Protests (DACA, social injustice, Planned Parenthood) Immigration Graduation Olympics and sporting events Quinceñera Shootings/mass murder (Las Vegas, Columbine, Sandy Hook) Weddings/funerals/bi rths Speeches Personal experiences Literature/Medi a • • • • The Giver “The Most Dangerous Game” Anthem Romeo & Juliet “A Sound of Thunder” “The Necklace” Night Bronx Masquerade “Still I Rise” “Greed” News/articles Poetry Movies Television (Reality shows/game shows, drama, educational) The Bible Pop Culture • • Music Sports Social media (Twitter, Instagram, Gofundme) Technology (video games, computers, hand-held devices, advancement in medicine) Fashion/shoes/bra nds Celebrities What’s trending Art/artists (street art)

Section 7 COMMENTARY

CONCLUDING STATEMENT Section 8

ESSAY STRUCTURE & SAMPLE ESPOSITORY ESSAY Section 8 Use a glue stick to paste this on the back of your foldable. I was NICE and didn’t make you copy it down. You’re welcome