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 **Posters Page 1**
A list of themes (big ideas) for upper elementary students Author asks a question, defines the topic, tells of personal connection with topic Expository Introductory Paragraph Functions: Give background or historic information.Tell how the author became interested in the subject. Tell how the author feels about the subject. Tell why the topic is of importance to the reader.Set a tone or mood. Expository Endings: Feelings about event/topic; Universal word ending – all, everyone, every day, everything, each of us, everybody, always, etc. Reminder Statement; Predictions; Summary statement; Quotation related to topic; Finality; Ask the reader a question. Circle back to the hook and use same device or style; Offer reader advice; Invite reader to learn more: reference where; Give the last step in a process. Additional Persuasive Techniques:Dramatize the facts by bringing immediacy to them. Use striking statistics. Use opposites for impact. Say things repetitively but a variety of ways. Choose language that appeals to readers’ emotions. Include transitions. (Mid-3rd Grade and Above) Build an intro paragraph (2 or more sent.)incorporating the hook. Construct the intro. after writing the body of the piece, when you know where you want to lead your readers. The content of the piece determines the function of the first paragraph. Opinion Introductory Paragraph - Target Skills: Hook; Take a stance; Thesis Statement Persuasive Writing Key Ingredients: Forms, Purpose, Audience, Organization (2 pg) (1 pg) Win Your Audience Over by Appealing To: Shared values and beliefs, Common goals, Common sense, Benefits to the audience, Emotion and Vanity.