AroundTheWorld

Expository Writing Guide:

**What is Expository Writing?** Expository Writing can also be called informational writing. The sole purpose of this style of writing is to allow the reader to learn about a topic. **How do I inform the reader?** In order to provide complete information, the author of the expository piece must think that the reader has never experienced anything related to this topic before. If the author keeps that in mind, then the author will be more detailed in his or her writing.

**Around the World Expository Writing Requirements** There are several items that you will need to inform the reader about when writing about your location. Because of this requirement, this piece will be longer than your standard five paragraph essay. This is because each category of information will need, at least, its own paragraph. Categories that need to be reported on are: -**Brief History** of the city including **Historical Landmarks** **-Location** of the city, including Country, Continent and relative location (what it is near) -**Climate** (Remember, there is a difference between weather and climate) -**Language**(s) spoken and **Population** of the city (note any major changes throughout history if you can) -Information on **culture** of the city (**food, clothing, activities**, famous **Attractions**) - Type of **currency** and how it compares to the U.S. Dollar You will receive **$500** for your next trip if you meet all of the requirements for the expository assignment.

**What is Persuasive Writing?** Persuasive writing is a genre of writing that states the author’s point of view. This style of writing is used to persuade the reader to think like the author, or to believe what the author is saying. **How do I persuade the reader?** An effective piece of persuasive writing offers reasons about why the author feels the way that he or she does about the topic, in this case, the city that you are traveling to. The reasons are supported by facts in order to provide proof for the author’s argument.

**Around the World Persuasive Writing Requirements** For each city you visit, a persuasive piece of writing must be produced that will attract your readers or audience to you your city. Your persuasive writing must include the following: 1. An introductory paragraph which introduces your city, and briefly introduces at least three (3) reasons why people should travel there. A body paragraph for each reason listed in your introductory paragraph. (If you have 3 reasons, you will have 3 body paragraphs, if you have 5 reasons, you will have 5 body paragraphs) Each reason needs to be supported by facts in the body paragraphs. A concluding paragraph with a realistic and attractive summary of why someone should travel to that city.

**Income for your Persuasive Writing** Each reason that you put into your persuasive writing piece will earn you $500 toward your next trip, as long as the piece meets the requirements listed above. If you do not include an introductory paragraph that introduces your city and **all** the reasons why one should travel there, or the conclusion doesn’t summarize your reasons, you will not get paid. **As a minimum, you need 3 supported reasons for traveling to your city. If you provide more than 3, and as long as the requirements of the body paragraph are met, you will receive $200 for each additional reason added to your persuasive piece.