Monday, November 28, 2011

No Time To Say Goodbye-Expository Essay

Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose of is to inform, explain, describe, or define the author's subject to the reader in a well thought out and logical way. 


Directions: Write a 5 paragraph expository essay on the following topic:

Imagine the characters from the novel No Time To Say Goodbye are real and alive. Pick one of the characters and ask yourself, "What questions would you like to ask the character?" Explain why your questions are important to you. Tell the character what you've learned and how you feel after hearing their story. If you can relate their experiences to any conditions facing your generation, explain those connections. Describe for the character what you will do to teach future generations the lessons you've learned from learning about the residential schools.

The Writing Process


Graphic Organizers- print off the one you want to use


Example of Planning

Thesis: In my essay I will be talking about the many questions I would like to ask Thomas if he was around today.


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