Scribd
Upload
2K views2 pages

I-Chart Graphic Organizer for Essays

The document provides an outline for writing an expository essay using an I-Chart graphic organizer. The outline includes sections for an introduction with a thesis statement, two body paragraphs developing the thesis with examples, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and ideas.

Uploaded by

api-329035384
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2K views2 pages

I-Chart Graphic Organizer for Essays

The document provides an outline for writing an expository essay using an I-Chart graphic organizer. The outline includes sections for an introduction with a thesis statement, two body paragraphs developing the thesis with examples, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and ideas.

Uploaded by

api-329035384
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

The “I- Chart” Expository Essay Graphic Organizer

Use the I-Chart to form paragraphs with key ideas and supporting details.

[Link]
To engage my reader, I will begin my introduction with one of the following writing “hooks:”

Q- uestion
Q- uote (someone’s saying or words)
S- ensory details (see, touch, taste, smell, hear description)
D- ialogue (conversation between people)

Thesis (Controlling idea): ​The places that shape who I am are​ ______________ and _______________
because​ _______________________ and ___________________________________________________.

II. Body Paragraphs: Plan for at least 2 body paragraphs. You may also plan for a 3rd body paragraph.
Thesis​: One place that shapes who I am is Thesis​: ________ also shapes who I am because
_________ because ________________________.. _________________________________________.

You might develop the following ideas: You might develop the following ideas:

-The relationship you have with this place -The relationship you have with this place

-The experiences about this place -The experiences about this place

-The environment of this place -The environment of this place

● Detail/Example: ● Detail/Example:

● Detail/Example: ● Detail/Example:

● Detail/Example: ● Detail/Example:

Closing Sentence: Closing Sentence:

Effective Transitions I will add: Effective Transitions I will add:


__________________________________________ __________________________________________

III. Conclusion
Tie up the thesis and ideas presented in your expository paper by restating important ideas

-Restate your thesis in a creative way -Consider a Theme (lesson learned) -Clarify your ideas

-Offer thought-provoking reflections -Add final afterthoughts - GIST of topic

You might also like