Writing

Writing =Narrative vs. Expository=

In reading and writing this week, we are transitioning from Narrative Text to Expository text. Tells a story Focuses on one moment or day in time. This is where you will see explode the moments, show not tell, etc. Author’s Purpose: To entertain Reader’s Purpose: To be entertained
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Gives information Author gives reasons and examples to support the thoughts and information they are writing about Author’s Purpose: To inform Reader’s Purpose: To learn or be informed The same prompts can be used for both narrative and expository writing. How you write it is the only thing that changes. //Prompt: Write about your favorite holiday.// I sat at the dining room table that was sparkling like diamonds from the crystal and fancy china set upon it. Mouth watering smells were drifting from the kitchen as my relatives from Wisconsin took their seats around me. A smile stretched across my face when my cousin Lexi sat next to me. I would love Thanksgiving just for the reason of getting to see my extended family. However, another great reason to love the season was just entering the room. My dad groaned under the wait of the 30 pound, brown, glistening bird. It was time to eat… My favorite day of the year is Thanksgiving. For those who don’t know about American Thanksgiving, it is the day we honor how the Pilgrims and the Native Americans learned to work together to provide ample food and supplies for survival. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for a variety of reasons. First, it is the one day of the year I can count on for my extended family to come together. My dad’s side of the family is from Wisconsin, so I value the day when we get to catch up and reconnect with them. I also love to eat and have a massive sweet-tooth. Thanksgiving is one of the few days of the year when it is acceptable for me to have five desserts and not feel guilty…
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