Ideal Job Expository Writing Assignment
Writing Prompt:
Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of
reasons why this would be a good job for you. Write an essay to
explaining why this is your ideal job.
Directions:
1) Brainstorm using a graphic organizer of your choice.
2) Organize your ideas before writing
3) Write a rough draft
a) Introduction
i) Needs to start with a hook/grabber- strategies: Quotes, description,
Anecdote (story), Facts and stats, examples, vivid details,
definition, set the scene
ii) Topic sentence- Must connect with the prompt and include your
reasons why.
b) Body Paragraphs
i) Need at least three body paragraphs- be sure to elaborate- use the
strategies: strategies: Quotes, description, Anecdote (story), Facts
and stats, examples, vivid details, definition, concrete details,
ii) Remember to explain why in these paragraphs
c) Conclusion
i) Wrap up your ideas, and restate your topic sentence
ii) Leave your reader something to think about- conclusion strategies:
, description, Anecdote (story), Facts and stats, examples, vivid
details, definition
OUTLINE:
Introduction Paragraph
Hook- use one of the elaboration strategies to bring your reader into your topic
Topic Sentence- If I could have one wish it would be____________ because
1)_______________________, _(2)_____________________________, and
(3)____________________.
Body Paragraphs
Major- Reason 1____________________________________________
Use Elaboration strategies for your minors
Minor
1___________________________________________________________________
Minor
2___________________________________________________________________
Minor
3___________________________________________________________________
Major- Reason 2____________________________________________
Use Elaboration strategies for your minors
Minor
1___________________________________________________________________
Minor
2___________________________________________________________________
Minor
3___________________________________________________________________
Major- Reason 3____________________________________________
Use Elaboration strategies for your minors
Minor
1___________________________________________________________________
Minor
2___________________________________________________________________
Minor
3___________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
 Tie up loose ends for your reader.
 Restate the topic/thesis statement- but with new words.
 Leave the reader with something to think about.