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Monday, September 16, 2013
Reflection – Expository (Informative) Essay - Section 11 – Sept. 17
Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an expository essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which expository topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #3.
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An expository essay is an essay which explains something via facts, rather than opinions. I would choose the topic "Explain why some teens skip school." because the topic has so many things to inform, explain, and describe. Today's overall activities that caught my attention was Diction. You are finding the best words for a particular purpose in addressing a certain audience.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I would find that topic interesting as well because I feel that I can definitely relate to it!
DeleteNice topic! Hope it turns out well for you! Diction was definitely an interesting activity because good word choice really shows a difference. We should also keep in mind to avoid those cliches, which are the ready made expressions.
DeleteGood point and nice example. Dictation was also an "eye catcher" for me too.
DeleteI believe your topic would be great to write about! I could name a couple reasons why teens skip school, so good luck with your essay. I hope everything goes well.
DeleteNice topic. I can see why you chose that, because skipping school is something students do often. I also like how you mentioned diction.
Deletevery good it makes sense and i like your topic cause i can give you a 1000 answers why i would skip school
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay which uses facts, with evidence to explain and back up the facts. The topic I would choose is "Explain how moving from place to place affects teens", because I have had a lot of experience with moving, while growing up. I could find facts on moving and relate it to my personal life to make it a little more fun to read.
ReplyDeleteToday's lesson on Stage 3 Process was about 'Writing/Revising/Editing'. I really liked the acronyms 'CLUESS' and 'CGPS'. It will help me remember things needed for revising and editing.
Awesome Kristel! CLUESS And COPS really helps me think about editing my paper, if I'm writing a essay.
DeleteI know what you mean about the acronyms. Way easier to remember how to edit and revise your paper.
DeleteI've had experience with that too, moving from place to place really gets to you. Especially if you're moving away from family.
DeleteThat's a good topic choice! I agree that the acronyms help to remember all about revising and editing.
DeleteThe acronyms were the main points of the class session. Although the twelfth edition is "CGPS," I would still recommend "COPS" over "CGPS."
DeleteI agree! Those acronyms really help me find out what kind of errors to look for in my essay and how to fix them. I also like your definition of an expository essay. It is good to write about something you have experience with.
Deletei like your definition on expository essay it is a clean way to define it and i like your topic to because i to have had a lot of moving experiences and it has made a Huge impact in my life
DeleteExpository essay is more of the facts rather than opinions. It's much more easier to write this type of essay when you are experienced with your topic already because you know the facts.
ReplyDeleteToday's lesson was on Stage 3 of the writing process. We learned "CLUESS" and "COPS" as an acronym for editing and revising. We also did exercises on what we learned.
Yes, I agree! It is way easier when you have the actual experience.
DeleteAgreed, as we grow in to learn more about Expository essays, i find it easier to write.
DeleteI'm going a little off topic but experiences really change your point of view on anything in life. It has tremendous value. You actually understand what it feels like to be in that experience. It can even help you become a better person.
DeleteI agree that it is easier to write as well, because you have all the facts and then come up with your own conclusion and opinion. When you write about experiences or yourself, it's easier, because you pretty much have your thoughts together.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay based on facts. I believe writing an expository would be easier for me if I had experience on the topic. For example, I chose to write about an important event in my youth, because I have more experience on this topic. In the lesson today, I learned about how tone has a big role in essays to emphasize how the writer feels. Overall, I enjoyed class, it was more interesting than the past couple days.
ReplyDeleteI found last class to be more enjoyable as well!
DeleteClass is always enjoyable! Why? Because we write all day Every day! I LOVE EXPOSITORY ESSSAYSS!!!!
DeleteYes the essay is based on facts. Expository essay is something I should be focusing more because of it. I'll get there.
DeleteI meant I would write about "Why teens smoke cigarettes".
DeleteI agree that experience on a topic makes expository essays much easier to write. I also liked how you mentioned tone, because an author's tone can really shape the reader's image of the topic.
DeleteI would define an expository essay as a type of writing which purpose is to mainly inform the reader on a subject. I would have to go either with topic # 3, 4, and 22. I would have a lot to say on these topics because I can relate and topic 4 would be interesting to answer. The class went into stage three of the writing process which includes writing, revising, and editing and learning about CLUESS and COPS. We later learned about tone which when we read aloud the examples it had to sound angry, shy, humorous. It was funny enough that I can recall the meaning of tone and that it is under language.
ReplyDeleteThat class day was pretty interesting! I thought I was up next so I practiced the sentence that had the anger tone. Good discussion on expository essay though!
DeleteAn expository essay is one that displays informational details about a specific topic. Just like everyone else, I was interested in the exercise where we had to use a certain tone of voice while reading paragraphs.For this essay, I chose "food" as my topic because I think it was the most convenient one to write as an "how-to" essay.
ReplyDeleteIt was very unique when we did the tone of voice in class, while reading our sentences. Its expressive how much a tone can affect the way you speak.
DeleteAbout the exercise in class, I think every face to face class should be as interesting as that. It made me want to learn more. Good luck on your essay!
Deletei agree, that tone exercise was intriguing, quite the experience for me. Nice topic for your essay with that topic I'm sure it will come along easily.
DeleteAn expository essay explains a topic that not focused to the writer's opinions or emotions. It is explained in a more straightforward manner, which is facts. The essay structure must have clear transitions between the intro, body, and conclusion. The introduction contains the these statement, the body usually includes three paragraphs that supports the thesis in detail, and the conclusion restates the thesis and the major points that are tied together. A topic I would choose would be why teens wear makeup because I know that I have a lot to say about this.
ReplyDeleteYes, expository is about facts and not opinions. It's best to know what are the real facts first that can support your thesis statement.
DeleteI'm sure that you will do great with your choice of topic. I would be interested in learning why teens wear make up. Also, I wanted to point out, your definition of an expository essay was outstanding.
DeleteI'll be sure to keep in mind not to present my opinions and emotions in my expository essay. Great definition!
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay is where a writer chooses an idea or topic, finds evidence for that topic, then chooses an argument where he or she can inform readers. This essay takes the five-paragraph essay form which includes an introduction with a thesis, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. When I write this essay I would choose "why some teens commit suicide", because there are many statistics and facts on this subject. I also know a few people who have unfortunately committed suicide and I believe it is an interesting, yet sad topic.
ReplyDeletean expository essay is a essay where you use facts to write about a topic and if i have to choose a topic it would be If you had to be an animal, which would you be and why? because everyone says i look like a cat but i dont agree
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