logging in or signing up expositoryessay1 parker Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1089 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (3) Dislike it (1) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 3 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: LMandell18 (14 month(s) ago) This power point has much information that I would like to share with my 8th graders. Would it be possible to allow me to download it, please? Lois Mandell New Jersey (LMandell18@gmail.com) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: wmchavez (17 month(s) ago) I would love to use this with my Junior English class in NM with your permission! Please email to wmchavez@yahoo.com if possible. Thanks! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: charleon (30 month(s) ago) Great powerpoint! Could you please send me a copy? Thanks! charle6004@aol.com Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: mojogger (42 month(s) ago) I really could use this for a lesson on expository this week. Can I have your permission to download? Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Expository Essay: The Expository EssayWhat is an expository essay?: What is an expository essay? An expository essay explains, or acquaints the reader with knowledge about the topic. Expository essays use facts and statistical information, cause and effect relationships, or examples. What is an expository essay?: What is an expository essay? Since expository essays are factual, they are written without emotion and usually written in the third person. That means that the use of the pronoun "I" is not usually found within the essay. Expository essays also have a distinct format.: Expository essays also have a distinct format. The main idea (thesis statement) must be narrow enough to be supported within the essay. Each supporting paragraph must have a main supporting idea and all other sentences must relate directly to it. Transition words or phrases are important as they help the flow and reinforce the logic. Expository essays also have a distinct format.: Expository essays also have a distinct format. Finally, the conclusion paragraph should originally restate the main idea (thesis) and the main supporting ideas. Finish with the a statement that reinforces your position in a meaningful and memorable way. Never introduce new material in the conclusion. Slide6: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement (will become basis for introductory paragraph) __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________2006 TN Expository Prompt: 2006 TN Expository Prompt Writing Situation: Everyone enjoys receiving a gift. What is the best gift you ever received? Why was it so special? Directions for Writing: Now explain in an essay what your favorite gift was and why it was so special. Support your reasons with examples and detailsSlide8: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide9: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide10: Comforts me when I am sad __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide11: Comforts me when I am sad Play together __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide12: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide13: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide14: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide15: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide16: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Transition Word: Slide17: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide18: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max _______________________ _______________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide19: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks _______________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide20: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide21: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide22: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide23: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog __________________________ __________________________ Slide24: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibility Slide25: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) Being an only child, Mac became a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide26: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually, Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide27: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide28: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually Conclusion: (Complete sentence) Max is the most valuable gift I have ever received. Transition Word: All in all, Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilityDeveloping the introductory paragraph.: Developing the introductory paragraph. Use a HOOK to engage the reader: The Hook (PowerPoint Download) Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday.Developing the introductory paragraph.: Developing the introductory paragraph. There’s an old saying, “Dog is man’s best friend.” On my eighth birthday my grandmother gave me the gift of a best friend, my first puppy, Mac. It was the most wonderful outstanding gift I have ever received. Check out thesaurus.com !The concluding paragraph: The concluding paragraph The concluding paragraph: Restates the main idea or thesis Summarizes the supporting ideas Ends with a punch!The concluding paragraph: The concluding paragraph All in all, I would have to a say that Mac is the best gift I have ever received. He has become a trusted friend, he is a ferocious watchdog, and through Mac, I have learned the meaning of responsibility. As the saying goes, Mac is the “gift that keeps on giving.”Expository Essay Graphic Organizer: Expository Essay Graphic Organizer Utilize the four square graphic organizer template to develop an expository essay. Print the Expository Graphic OrganizerExpository Essay Resources: Expository Essay Resources The Expository Essay Expository Writing Prompts Expository Essay TN Writing Prompts Transition Words You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
expositoryessay1 parker Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1089 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (3) Dislike it (1) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 3 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: LMandell18 (14 month(s) ago) This power point has much information that I would like to share with my 8th graders. Would it be possible to allow me to download it, please? Lois Mandell New Jersey (LMandell18@gmail.com) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: wmchavez (17 month(s) ago) I would love to use this with my Junior English class in NM with your permission! Please email to wmchavez@yahoo.com if possible. Thanks! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: charleon (30 month(s) ago) Great powerpoint! Could you please send me a copy? Thanks! charle6004@aol.com Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: mojogger (42 month(s) ago) I really could use this for a lesson on expository this week. Can I have your permission to download? Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Expository Essay: The Expository EssayWhat is an expository essay?: What is an expository essay? An expository essay explains, or acquaints the reader with knowledge about the topic. Expository essays use facts and statistical information, cause and effect relationships, or examples. What is an expository essay?: What is an expository essay? Since expository essays are factual, they are written without emotion and usually written in the third person. That means that the use of the pronoun "I" is not usually found within the essay. Expository essays also have a distinct format.: Expository essays also have a distinct format. The main idea (thesis statement) must be narrow enough to be supported within the essay. Each supporting paragraph must have a main supporting idea and all other sentences must relate directly to it. Transition words or phrases are important as they help the flow and reinforce the logic. Expository essays also have a distinct format.: Expository essays also have a distinct format. Finally, the conclusion paragraph should originally restate the main idea (thesis) and the main supporting ideas. Finish with the a statement that reinforces your position in a meaningful and memorable way. Never introduce new material in the conclusion. Slide6: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement (will become basis for introductory paragraph) __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________2006 TN Expository Prompt: 2006 TN Expository Prompt Writing Situation: Everyone enjoys receiving a gift. What is the best gift you ever received? Why was it so special? Directions for Writing: Now explain in an essay what your favorite gift was and why it was so special. Support your reasons with examples and detailsSlide8: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide9: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide10: Comforts me when I am sad __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide11: Comforts me when I am sad Play together __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide12: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide13: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide14: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide15: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs __________________________ __________________________ Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide16: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Transition Word: Slide17: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide18: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max _______________________ _______________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide19: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks _______________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide20: Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Conclusion: (Complete sentence) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slide21: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide22: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Slide23: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog __________________________ __________________________ Slide24: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibility Slide25: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) Being an only child, Mac became a welcomed companion. Transition Word: For instance, Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide26: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually, Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide27: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilitySlide28: Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence) As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog. Transition Word: Eventually Conclusion: (Complete sentence) Max is the most valuable gift I have ever received. Transition Word: All in all, Comforts me when I am sad Play together Sleeps in my room Guards the house when we are away Protects me from other dogs Warns me of approaching strangers. Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday. Fed and bathed Max Took Max for walks Made sure Max had his shots companion watchdog lesson in responsibilityDeveloping the introductory paragraph.: Developing the introductory paragraph. Use a HOOK to engage the reader: The Hook (PowerPoint Download) Topic sentence or thesis statement: The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday.Developing the introductory paragraph.: Developing the introductory paragraph. There’s an old saying, “Dog is man’s best friend.” On my eighth birthday my grandmother gave me the gift of a best friend, my first puppy, Mac. It was the most wonderful outstanding gift I have ever received. Check out thesaurus.com !The concluding paragraph: The concluding paragraph The concluding paragraph: Restates the main idea or thesis Summarizes the supporting ideas Ends with a punch!The concluding paragraph: The concluding paragraph All in all, I would have to a say that Mac is the best gift I have ever received. He has become a trusted friend, he is a ferocious watchdog, and through Mac, I have learned the meaning of responsibility. As the saying goes, Mac is the “gift that keeps on giving.”Expository Essay Graphic Organizer: Expository Essay Graphic Organizer Utilize the four square graphic organizer template to develop an expository essay. Print the Expository Graphic OrganizerExpository Essay Resources: Expository Essay Resources The Expository Essay Expository Writing Prompts Expository Essay TN Writing Prompts Transition Words