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My explanatory Essay or PowerPoint
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What do I need to do?
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You will begin working on your explanatory essay or you may choose to create a PowerPoint presentation. Remember, an explanatory essay, otherwise known as an informative essay, is when you present facts and details in a way that allows readers to understand a topic. Assignment Write an explanatory essay or create a PowerPoint presentation in which you respond to the following prompt: How can animals and people help one another? First draft is due Monday, December 18th. Final draft is due Monday, January 8th. In this unit, you read about different relationships between animals and people. In some cases, animals revealed a new way of looking at the world. In others, people and animals educated each other. Use evidence from the selections in this unit to elaborate on your explanation. Explain your ideas thoughtfully, and use transitions to make connections among them. Make sure that you use a formal style, and organize your essay in a logical way so that it is easy for readers to follow.
If you need help make sure to check in with your teacher. Make sure to save your work!
Writing a Thesis A thesis is a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point of an essay.
Most of the time, the thesis will be the last sentence of the introductory paragraph. The thesis drives the essay because it is developed, supported, and explained throughout the text by examples and evidence.
Thesis Example Review the prompt: How can animals and people help one another?
Your essay or PowerPoint would then explain how animals and people make each other healthier and happier by providing evidence from the texts you read and connecting to real-world examples
Your thesis might be something like: Animals and people help one another by making each other healthier and happier.
Think about what you are going to write about and use that to create a thesis statement.
Use this statement to build the paragraphs or slides.
Use examples from the stories we read or your own life.
Use lots of examples with details that help to explain to the reader.
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Elements of an Explanatory Essay/ PowerPoint
An explanatory essay uses facts, examples, and other information to explain a subject or topic. The purpose of an explanatory essay is to help readers better understand a topic.
1. an introduction that states a clear central idea, or thesis 2. a logical organization that helps readers follow the explanation 3. concrete details, quotations, and examples that support the explanation transitions that connect ideas and show the relationships among them 4. precise language and vocabulary to explain a topic a formal style 5. concluding statement that completes the explanation given in the essay or PowerPoint
Remember we will be talking about this in class. You can also go to the OneNote for more help. Attend a help session or reach out for help if it is needed.
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Click here to see an example of the essay
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Your NameYour teacher's name English Language Arts 6 Date (Day Month Year) Title of Essay Introduction: Start your essay here! Don’t forget to indent the first sentence in each paragraph! Each paragraph should be 3-5 sentences long! Body of your paper: The body should be 3 paragraphs. Don’t forget to indent the first sentence in each paragraph! Each paragraph should be 3-5 sentences long! You are required to include at least one in-text citations in your essay. “Your quotes will be in parenthesis and end with the author’s last name and page number.” (Turner, 24) ß-------- Example! Body of your paper: The body should be 3 paragraphs. Don’t forget to indent the first sentence in each paragraph! Each paragraph should be 3-5 sentences long! Body of your paper: The body should be 3 paragraphs. Don’t forget to indent the first sentence in each paragraph! Each paragraph should be 3-5 sentences long! Conclusion: Start your conclusion here! Don’t forget to indent the first sentence in each paragraph! Each paragraph should be 3-5 sentences long! Works Cited Turner, Pamela S. “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog.” MyPerspectives:English Language Arts, edition by Morrell, Ernest, et al. Pearson, 2017, pp_____.
This is a framework for what the essay should look like.
Remember paragraphs should have 3-5 sentences.
Try to find a quote from the story to add to your essay.
Make sure to follow all of the directions. Use MLA format too if writing the essay.
Review
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When is it Due? The First draft is Due on monday, December 18th. Students will recieve feedback to make changes. The final draft is due monday, January 8th.
Checklist EXPLANATORY ESSAY/ PowerPoint CHECKLIST Click here to see the Checklist!
Students may write an essay or create a PowerPoint. Help sessions are being offered please check your calendar and webail for more information.
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Remember to ask for help if you need it!
The Class OneNote has all of this information in it too! Click the INFO button below for a reminder of what MLA format includes.
We will go over all of this in class and you can watch the recordings if you miss something! This is the final slide !
You can do this!! Take your time and ask for help if it is needed.
MLA Format For all writing assignments, remember to uses proper MLA format.
- Use a 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial font.
- Double space.
- Include a heading at the top, left of your essay with your name, course name, assignment, and date.
- If you use outside sources to support your topic, be sure to include a Works Cited page at the end of your essay.