Expository Writing for 6th graders A. González Topic: Geology (Click here to see the rubric for this essay) Concept: Components and patterns of the earth system Directions: Recognize the components, structure, and organization of systems and the interconnections within and among them. Describe the components and relationships of the earth system: solid earth - crust, hot convecting mantle, metallic core; the hydrosphere - oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and streams; and the atmosphere - a mixture of gases and biosphere.   An effective writer may consider the following points: Have a good introduction and conclusion. Describe all sections of the solid earth. Describe all elements of the hydrosphere. Describe all elements of the atmosphere. For your writing task, you will have the opportunity to follow all of the steps of the writing process: prewriting, writing a first draft, revising and editing your first draft, and writing a final draft. CHECK LIST FOR MY WRITING My writing will be most effective if I have a good design. In other words, I - used interesting, thoughtful, and essential information to communicate ideas about my topic. - used specific details - organized writing with a beginning, middle, and end. - used paragraphs - used transitions to connect ideas   have an interesting style - used words that helps the reader understands my ideas   follow conventions in writing. In other words, I - used complete sentences - used capitalizations and punctuations correctly - have subject/verb agreement - spelled correctly

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