Reflection on a class on Tuesday 25th October 2016 on Expository Writing.
During this session, the class lecturer Miss Polius reinforced and educated us on one type of writing which is expository writing. Expository writing is a form of writing which serves several purposes. Some of these purposes include: to educate, to instruct, to give directions, to explain and to inform.
We also learned when writing an effective expository piece, there are some key elements which should be evident throughout the piece. One of these elements include the use of transitional words. Some transitional words which can be used when engaging in expository writing include: first and foremost, to begin with, firstly, secondly, thirdly, moreover, furthermore, additionally, to conclude and in conclusion. Miss Polius, our lecturer, also highlighted that a comma must be present after each transitional word when writing any piece of writing. We were able to acquire a range of different transitional words which are used at different points of writing an expository piece for our own personal use. These transitional words will ensure that our personal writing is organized and will add coherence to the ideas highlighted in the writing.
During this session, the class lecturer Miss Polius reinforced and educated us on one type of writing which is expository writing. Expository writing is a form of writing which serves several purposes. Some of these purposes include: to educate, to instruct, to give directions, to explain and to inform.
We also learned when writing an effective expository piece, there are some key elements which should be evident throughout the piece. One of these elements include the use of transitional words. Some transitional words which can be used when engaging in expository writing include: first and foremost, to begin with, firstly, secondly, thirdly, moreover, furthermore, additionally, to conclude and in conclusion. Miss Polius, our lecturer, also highlighted that a comma must be present after each transitional word when writing any piece of writing. We were able to acquire a range of different transitional words which are used at different points of writing an expository piece for our own personal use. These transitional words will ensure that our personal writing is organized and will add coherence to the ideas highlighted in the writing.
Pixie Thels sings"...Provide the reader with some information. Use examples from your main idea; introduction, three bodies and conclusion..." as she comments on Sha-Meika-Alcide's blog.
ReplyDeleteVery catchy song... "Mi likii." Wonderful way to introduce, end or introduce and end a lesson when exposing your students to expository writing for the first time.
Reflection side...love the way you unfolded what was done in class but what really caught my attention was the last paragraph. I am in full agreement with allowing students to choose their own topics based on a chore or task which involves them engaging or being active in a process.
Pixie Thel (Thelsa J. Philgence)
I share the same sentiment that our students should be given the opportunity to choose their own topic for writing. i believe that this, on its own, has the potential to motivate students to write. I love the video on expository writing. Great way to incorporate song in the writing process.
ReplyDeletePriscillia Simon
I am quite in agreement with use of their own chosen topics. I found myself following the traditional heritage of our teaching forefathers (and fore-mothers) where we thrust down our self satisfied topics down our students' throat and have them to creative a piece. Using their own topics will allow them to have their own creativity o blossom and become more proficient writers. (Jervaughn M Charles)
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