1、Write SourceGrade 1Expository Writing UnitExpository Start-UpExpository WritingIn expository writing, you share information about something or explain how to do something. In this chapter, you will practice explaining how to do something.Literature Connections: You can find anexample of expository w
2、riting in“Drums” by Tim Pano.Expository Start-UpIn a how-to paragraph, you write sentences that explain how to dosomething.Miguel explains an experiment.Miguel likes science class. He writes aboutan experiment that he did.Here are two points to remember when you write a how-to paragraph.1. You think
3、 about something you know how to do well.2. You list all the steps in order.Miguels Order ChartTopic: How to Make a Penny BrightStep1Step2Step3old penny lemon juiceshiny pennyTalk aboutit.With a partner, talk about things youknow how to do.NounsLearning About NounsA noun is a word that names a perso
4、n, a place, or a thing.A lady sits in the park. She feeds a duck.personplacethingMore NounsGrammar PracticeRead each sentence. Tell if the underlinedPersonboyPlacefarmThingrocknoun names a person, a place, or a thing.persongirl doctor plumberstore zoo schoolcat bus carExample: Our teacher plays the
5、piano.1. See the pretty rose.2. My uncle reads me stories.3. My dog runs and jumps.4. Listen to my aunt sing.5. The library is very quiet.Using the Parts of SpeechThe words that you use in your writing are called the parts of speech.NounsA noun is a word that names aperson, place, or thing.A common
6、noun names any person, place, or thing. A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing.person: place: thing:boy home bookPastnursT ense school chairCommon NounsgirlschoolProper NounsJuliaGrant SchoolSingular and Plural NounsA singular noun names one person, place, or thing. A plural noun nam
7、es more than one person, place, or thing.Sigular Nounscat dog bugapplefriendPlular Nounscats dogs bugs apples friendsHomeworkNounsHomeworkA noun is a word that names a person, place, or thing.PersonfarmerPlaceparkThingbicycleBRead each sentence. Draw a line under each noun. The number in ( ) tells h
8、ow manyA Circle what each noun names.1. doctorpersonplacething2. bonepersonplacething3. playgroundpersonplacethingnouns are in each sentence.1. Tom goes to the city. (2)2. Many people walk by. (1)3. Cars honk their horns. (2)NounsC Write each noun in the correctlist under Person, Place, or Thing.Hom
9、eworkNextStepWrite a sentence about recess. Underline each noun.PersonPlaceThingSpeaking to OthersSpeaking to OthersYou can show your classmates a special treasure. You can tell them about a pretty shell, an unusual coin, or a shiny rock.Here are some rules that you can follow when you talk to your
10、classmates.Look at your classmates. Speak loudly and slowly. Show what you have. Share important ideas.When you have something to share, hold it up so that everyone can see it.Expository ParagraphExpository ParagraphMiguel wrote sentences about his experiment. Then he put his sentences in order to f
11、orm a paragraph.Make a Penny ShineYou can make an old penny bright again. First, put the penny in lemon juice. Then wait fiveminutes.Finally, take out the shiny penny!Understand your writing goal.The three traits listed below will help you write a how-to paragraph.IdeasThink of something you can exp
12、lain.OrganiationPut the steps in order.ConventionsFollow the writing rules.Talk aboutit.1. What does Miguel explain?2. Find time-order words that Miguel uses to put his steps in order.3. Find one writing rule Miguel follows.Prewrite Choose your topic.When you prewrite, you plan your writing. Sometim
13、es you list your ideas to find a writing topic.Here is what Emma does to choose atopic.ThinkListChooseEmma thinks of things that she could explain.She lists the activiies that she think of.Emma chooses her topic.Prewrite Choose your topic.Emmas Activity ListIdeasplant a flower make a sandwich draw a
14、 catmake green paint braid yarnPrewriteChoose your topic.1. Think of things you do well.2. List activities on your own paper.3. Choose your writing topic and circle it.Prewrite Gather your details.When you prewrite, you can use an order chart to gather details.Here is what Emma does to getherher det
15、ails.Think Draw LabelEmma thinks of each step she follows to make green paint. She draws a picture to show each step on her order chart. Emma labels all of her pictures.Emmas Order ChartOrganiationTopic: How to Make Green PaintStep1Step2Step3PrewriteGather your details.1. Think of each of your how-t
16、o steps.2. Draw a picture to show each step.3. Label each of your pictures.HomeworkWriting How-TosYou can write about how to do something. Use an order chart to write the steps in order.Choose something you know how to do. Draw pictures of the steps you follow when you do it.HomeworkWriting How-TosN
17、ow write about each step. (Use your pictures on last exercise to help you.)1.3.2.4.HomeworkFocused SentencesHomeworkl Question Mark at the End of an Asking SentenceDo you see the elephantsl Question Mark at the End of an Asking SentenceWhy are the clowns runningl Question Mark at the End of an Askin
18、g SentenceAre the clowns getting wetl Question Mark at the End of an Asking SentenceIs it starting to rainl Question Mark at the End of an Asking Sentence Are the elephants spraying waterExpository ParagraphWrite Write your first draft.When you write a first draft, you put your ideas into sentences.
19、 You firstdraft is your first try at writing about your topic.Time-order words tellHere is what Emma does to write her first draft.when something happens.SatrtEmma writes a first sentence that starts withYou can.Time-Order WordsWriteUseEmma looks at her order chart. She writes a sentence to explain
20、each step.She uses a time-order word for each step.first then aftersecond next nowWrite Write your first draft.You can make green paint.First, get yellow paint and bluepaintThen mix both of the paints togethr.now, the two colors make green paint.Topic: How to Make Green PaintStep1Step2Step3WriteWrit
21、e your first draft.1. Start with a You can sentence.2. Write a sentence for each of your steps.3. Use a time-order word for each step.Revise Change your writing.When you revise, you make changes in your writing to make itbetter.Here is what Emma does to make herwriting better.ReadEmma reads her firs
22、t draft to apartner.ListenEmma wants her how-to paragraphto be clear. She listens to herpartners ideas.ChangeShe use carets () to show whereshe wants to add to her writing. She adds a missing detail and a feeling word.Emmas RevisingYou can make green paint.First, get yellow paint and blue paintuse a
23、 paintbrush toThen mix both of the paints togethr.Wownow, the two colors make green paint.!You could add an exciting word.ReviseChange your writing to make it better.1. Read your sentences to a partner.2. Listen to your partners ideas.3. Change your writing to make it better.Edit Check your writing.
24、When you edit, you check your writing for conventions. You check forcapital letters, end marks, and spelling.Here is what Emma does to check herwriting.ReadCheckMarkEmma reads her sentences. She checks for capital letters, end marks, and spelling. Emma marks the changes she needs to make.Edit Check
25、your writing.Emmas EditingConventionsYou can make green paint.Capital lettersFirst, get yellow paint and blue paintuse. a paintbrush totogetherThen mix both of the paints togethr.NWownow, the two colors make green paint.!End marks Spelling.EditCheck your writing.Use this checklist to edit your how-t
26、o paragraph.Time-order wordsHow can I connect sentences?Time-Order Word ChartUse time-order words.Time-ordre words tell when things happen in a story or report.firstyesterdaynowsecond today thenthirdtomorrowlaterfirstnextlastPluralsSingular and Plural NounsA singular noun names one person, place, or
27、 thing. A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing. Add -s to make most nouns plural.Grammar PracticeSpell the plural of each noun below.s-n-a-c-k-sExample: lake, Frog Lakegirlgardenhammergirls gardens hammers1. kite2. coat3. orange4. nest5. sock6. carSingular Nouns Plural Nouns Makin
28、g PluralsPlural means more than one. Add an -s to most nouns to make the plural.Some nouns use a new word tomake the plural.Sigular NounsbookpencilteacherPlular Nounsbooks pencils teachersSigular Nounschild foot manwomanPlular Nounschildren feet men womenSingular and Plural NounsA singular noun name
29、s one person, place, or thing. A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.Sigular Nounscat dog bugapplefriendPlular Nounscats dogs bugs apples friendsHomeworkPluralsHomeworkAdd an -s to make the plural of most nouns. The word plural means more than one.OneMore Than OneAWrite each noun
30、 so that it means more than one.1. bat2. bear3. duckPluralsHomeworkB Circle the plural word tocomplete these srntence.1. Some (zebra, zebras) race.2. Two (bird, birds) eat seeds.3. Casey watches three (hippo, hippos).4. A family of (ape, apes) lives in the zoo.5. Tigers and lions are big (cat, cats)
31、.NextStepWrite a sentence using the plural word for horse.End MarksUsing PunctuationUse punctuation marks to make your writing easier to read.PeriodUse a period after a telling sentence. Use a period after an initial.Use a period after an abbreviation.I like to read.Susan B. AnthonyMr. Bell Dr. Wolf
32、Using PunctuationQuestion MarkUse a question mark after an asking sentence.Exclamation PointUse an exclamation point after a word that shows excitement.Use an exclamation point after a sentence that shows strong feeling.Where are my shoes?Wow! Help!My dog Coco has my shoes!Different Kinds of Sentenc
33、esA telling sentence tells about something or someone. It ends with a period.I like to play tag.An asking sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark.Will you play with me?An exclamatory sentence shows excitement or strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point.You are it!HomeworkEnd
34、MarksPut a question mark after aHomeworksentence that asks a question.Did you see the big red rose?ARead each sentence. Circle the correct end mark.Put an exclamation point after an exciting word or an exclamatory sentence.Ouch! It has a thorn!1. Wow. ? !2. Who will get these flowers . ?3. Surprise.
35、 ? !4. Are the flowers for Grandmother5. She smiled at me. ? !. ?!End MarksB Add a punctuation markto finish each sentence. ?!HomeworkCAnswer the riddles above. Choose an answer from the box below.spiderwhalepenguinbeaverWorking with a PartnerWorking with a PartnerWorking together can be fun. Thats
36、true for writers, too.Here are some ways a partner can help you make your writing better.ListenAskTalkA partner listens as you read your writing.A partner asks questions about your writing.A partner talks to you about your writing.Working with a PartnerCactus pears are yellow, orange, green, or red.
37、 They grow on a prickly pear cactus. Some people make? How do cactus pears taste?salsa with cactus pears.Talk aboutit.How can partners help each othermake their writing better?HomeworkFocused SentencesHomeworkl Exclamation Point at the End of an Exciting SentenceSomebody help mel Exclamation Point a
38、t the End of an Exciting SentenceMy backpack is lostl Exclamation Point at the End of an Exciting SentenceI dont want to be latel Exclamation Point at the End of an Exciting SentenceHelp, Dadl Exclamation Point at the End of an Exciting Sentence Youre my heroExpository ParagraphPublish Make your fin
39、al copy.When you publish, you make a neat final copy of your writing.Here is what Emma does to publish her writing.SkipIndentCopyEmma skips the first line to leave room for a title.She indents her first sentence. This means she leaves an extra space at the beginning of her first line.She copies the
40、rest of her corrected sentences in paragraph form.Publish Make your final copy.IndentYou can make green paint.First, get yellow paint and bluepaint.Then use a paintbrush to mix both of the paints together. Now, the twocolors make green paint. Wow!You can make green paint.First, get yellow paint and
41、blue paintuse. a paintbrush totogetherThen mix both of the paints togethr.NWownow, the two colors make green paint.!PublishWrite your paragarph.1. Skip the first writing line.2. Indent your first sentence.3. Copyyour corrected sentences inparagraph form.Publish Share your writing.When you publish, y
42、ou share your writing.Make Green PaintYou can make green paint. First, get yellow paint and blue paint. Then use a paintbrush to mix both of the paints together. Now, the two colors make greenAdd a title and a drawing.PublishShare your writing.paint. Wow!Read yourhow-toparagraphtosomeone.Reflect on
43、your writing.Emma thinks about her writing. She tells how she feels about her how-to paragraph.Thinking About Your Writing1. I picked this topic because I like to paint pictures.2. The best thing about my writing isMy steps are in the correct order.ReflectThink about your writing. On your own paper,
44、 finish the two sentences above.Across the CurriculumAcross the CurriculumYou may be asked to do expository writing for different school subjects. You share information about what you learn.MathTyler writes about a math problem. He draws a picture. It helps him explain addition.Adding NumbersYou can
45、 add 2+3. First, draw dots. Make a set of two dots. Then make a set of three dots. Finally, count all of the dots. Make five dots. You can see that 2+3=5.2 + 3 = 5Across the CurriculumSocial StudiesMaya learns about the Havasupai Indian tribe. They live in Arizona. She writes a paragraph about them.
46、Collar MakersIndian tribes live in Arizona. One tribe lives at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. They are the people of the blue and green waters. They make collars with tiny beads. Can you guess what color beads theylike to use?Proper nounsCommon and Proper NounsA common noun names any person, place,
47、 or thing. A proper noun names a special person, place, or thing. It begins with a capital letter.Grammar PracticeRead the words below. Tell if the word is a common noun or a proper noun.Common NounsboyriverbookProper NounsFrankOhio River The Zoo BooklakecommonExample: lake, Frog LakeFrog Lakeproper
48、1. family, Watsons2. sister, Susan3. Pacific Ocean, oceanUsing the Parts of SpeechThe words that you use in your writing are called the parts of speech.NounsA noun is a word that names aperson, place, or thing.A common noun names any person, place, or thing. A proper noun names a specific person, pl
49、ace, or thing.person: place: thing:boy home booknurse school chairCommon NounsgirlschoolProper NounsJuliaGrant SchoolHomeworkCommon and Proper NounsA common noun names anyHomeworkperson, place, or thing. A proper noun names a special person, place, or thing. A proper noun always begins with a capita
50、l letter.ADraw a circle around the proper noun for each picture.1.womanMrs. WolfCommon NounsProper Nouns2.Shell BeachbeachboyHenrycityPortland3.CheckeroogameCommon and Proper NounsB Draw a picture of your family. Write the name of eachperson next to his or her picture.HomeworkCapital lettersCapital
