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Teacher information Writing format information Exposition – is a framework which argues for a particular position and attempts to persuade the audience to share this view. – includes: • Introduction: statement of the problem and the writer’s position • Arguments: presented in a logical manner with supporting detail, usually from the strongest to the weakest • Conclusion: – uses: an evaluation restating the writer’s position. • persuasive language • paragraphs to state and elaborate on each point. An exposition may be written in the form of an essay, a letter, a policy statement, a critical review, an advertisement, an editorial or a speech. Explanation – is a framework which outlines how or why something occurs, works or is made. – includes: • Statement: precisely what is to be explained • Explanation: a clear account in logical sequence of how and why the phenomenon occurs • Conclusion: OR an evaluation and comment about what has been explained. • a definition • a description of the components or parts • the operation—how it works or is made • the application—where and when it works or is applied • special features—interesting comments • evaluation or comment – uses: • subject–specific terms and technical vocabulary where appropriate • simple present tense • linking words to show cause and effect. An explanation may be written in the form of an essay, or a handbook—for example, how a kite works—a science text, a health text or a social studies text. Description – is a framework which describes the characteristics, components or function of specific living or non-living things. Physical characteristics of living things are described or the components of non-living things and their functions. Special features are also discussed. This type of writing can be used to describe, for example, a specific breed of animal, object or picture. – includes: • Introduction: what it is • Description: its appearance: colour, shape, size etc. • Interesting details/special features • Concluding statement. – uses: • adjectives extensively • conjunctions. A description may be written in poetic form and may describe a person, place, animal, thing or emotion. R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au Editing skills xiii
Student explanation checklist Title: Definition: A precise statement or definition is provided. Description: There is a clear account of how and why the phenomenon occurs. Information is relevant and correct. Information is provided in a logical order. Explanations are clearly and simply stated. Concluding statement: The conclusion includes an evaluation or comment. Writing skills: • Linking words are used to show cause and effect. • The simple present tense is used. • Technical vocabulary and subject-specific terms are used. • Spelling and punctuation have been checked. Name: Date: R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au Editing skills Writing format checklists Student explanation checklist Title: Definition: A precise statement or definition is provided. Description: There is a clear account of how and why the phenomenon occurs. Information is relevant and correct. Information is provided in a logical order. Explanations are clearly and simply stated. Concluding statement: The conclusion includes an evaluation or comment. Writing skills: • Linking words are used to show cause and effect. • The simple present tense is used. • Technical vocabulary and subject-specific terms are used. • Spelling and punctuation have been checked. Name: Date: R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au Editing skills xvii
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