Word Choice

Good writers use creative and original word choices to keep their readers interested!  Here are some examples from our class:

"The tabasco made me on FIRE!  It was so hot mmm......." - Anonymous

"The taste, oh how delicious!  The taste of the nectarine explodes in my mouth when I take a bite!"  - Lauren

"The dough slipped into my mouth with the chili sauce on it.  Mmm....dumplings are the best food I ever tasted on earth!" - Ryan

"It is so tastey, kids LOVE it!.  It sparks your taste buds, mmm it is so moist." - Tyler

"The cold, rich and creamy liquid slithers down my throat. Yum!" - Mia

"The reason my treat is tastey is because grapes are super sweet, super savory and have a smooth texture." - Baylee

"SO many different flavors!  The tastey POPS in my mouth!" - Anonymous

"It is healthy because......people are more likely to eat fruit.  (To the mom's:)  also, you can sneak a little fruit in.  It's that easy.  It's that easy!  And that's why it is healthy." 
- Abe

Argument Sentences

Argument Sentences

Argument sentences are the part of expository writing that tell your reader what you are writing about.  Good argument sentences include a clear topic and three supporting details.

Here are some examples:

"Mrs. Benson should put milkshakes in the cafeteria because they are healthy easy to make and people love it."
-Abe

"I think that Mrs. Benson should make pizza in the lunch room everyday because it is healthy it tastes good and kids enjoy it." - Alex

"I think Mrs. Benson should put grapes in the cafeteria because they are easy to get, they are healthy and they are tasty." - Baylee

"Mrs. Benson should include cupcakes because they are tasty have good texture and are easy to find."
- Anonymous

"Mrs. Benson should add salad because it's healthy, easy to make and you can add anything." - Ethan

"I think Mrs. Benson should include cherries in our lunch room because they are healthy easy to find and people love them." - Fiona

"Mrs. Benson should include nectarines in the cafeteria because of the taste, it's healthy and people love it."
- Lauren

"Mrs. Benson has to have jelly beans in the lunch room because they are easy, have different flavors and they are coloful." - Anonymous

"I think Mrs. Benson should put ice cream in the cafeteria because of it's taste, people love it and it's easy to get." - Mark

"Mrs. Benson should put strawberries in the cafeteria because they are fast, healthy and people love them."
- Meghan

"Mrs. Benson should have a milkshake bar in the cafeteria because milkshakes taste good, they're fast and easy and parents will allow it." - Mia

"Mrs. Benson should add spaghetti and meatballs to the menu because it's tasty, it's easy to make and it has good texture." - Parker

"Mrs. Benson should include dumplings for lunch because it's healthy, people love it and it's chewy." - Ryan

"Mrs. Benson should put chicken curry in the cafeteria because it's healthy, easy to make and tastes good."
- Spencer

"Mrs. Benson should put in rice and tabasco and chicken because it's healthy and fast to make and tastes GOOD." - Anonymous

"I think Mrs. Benson should install a fish bar because it is so tasty and healthy and easy to catch." - Tyler

"Mrs. Benson should include pizza and nachos in the lunch room because it is cheap at stores, very good and super easy to make.  Well, now you know why pizza and nachos should be in the lunch room." - Willow 

"I love crab.  I love crab, oops I didn't see you there.  I want Mrs. Benson to add crab in the cafeteria because it is munchy, easy to find and people love it." - Anonymous

"I think Mrs. Benson should put oranges in the cafeteria because they are healthy, tastey and have a funny texture." - Jade

"I like Nachos because they are fresh, easy to make and the taste is so good with the melting cheese, tangy sour cream and the crisp, crunchy nachos." - Partiv

"I think Mrs. Benson should include candy in the cafeteria because it is tasty, easy to find and cheap!"
- Justin

Class Example of Expository Writing

*This example was written by Mrs. Gwaltney and her third graders! Notice our clear argument sentence, good details and strong word choice.

The warm sauce cascaded down my throat followed by the tangy parmesan and slithery noodles.  Mmm…Delicious!  Oh, I’m sorry – I didn’t see you there!  What am I eating, you ask?  Well – I am eating spaghetti and meatballs.  It is the best food ever because of the taste, it is healthy and it is inexpensive.

Spaghetti and meatballs taste fantastic!  The cheese is tangy and melts in my mouth.  The thick and rich sauce has chunky vegetables.  My meatballs are crispy on the outside.  The juice explodes in my mouth when I bite.

It is also a healthy meal.  You can use different types of meat for the meatballs.  I use turkey because it is healthy.  Whole wheat noodles make it even healthier!  I also pile loads of vegetables in the sauce – spicy onions, sweet peppers and juicy tomatoes.

Last, spaghetti is inexpensive.  It makes a lot of food, so there are leftovers for lunches later in the week.  When shopping at the store, these ingredients (especially noodles!) are cheap.  I can also make it quickly, so I don’t have to waste money by ordering take out on a busy night.

Spaghetti and meatballs are the best meal because it is healthy, inexpensive and it tastes delicious.  You need to go try some RIGHT THIS SECOND!