Today's Scripture

• "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

Review-Using Examples

• Why is important to use examples in your writing?
• Describe 2 types of examples you can use in your writing. What are the benefits to using those types?
• What did you notice about the examples in our last activity? What stood out the most?

Choosing and Presenting

Vivid Images

• Descriptive details paint vivid images of the subject
• Descriptive language and details help readers see and understand the ideas being expressed

Relevant and Timely

• be relevant and timely so that the audience can understand the illustration
• consider your audience when you are creating or choosing examples

Specific and Detailed

• Concrete language and details are used to illustrate the idea or subject
• refers to objects that actually exist, such as rocks, light, water, or glass
• describe subjects that are present or can be compared to something present in the world
• explain abstract ideas can bring clarity and meaning to your audience

Structure

Examples and an explanation of the main point Ideas connected to the main point

Placement of Examples

• illustrate or explain as well as unify ideas
• relate to and illustrate the main idea of the paragraph... usually expressed in the topic sentence
• add detail and explanation for any simple statements you make

Signal Phrases

• tells the reader what is to come
• helps to let the reader know what type of example you will be using
• comparison-use a signal phrase such as similarly or like
• contrast -use words such as unlike or in contrast

Connection to the Main Point

• should relate to the main point of the paragraph
• explain how the detail is relevant to your point

Critical-Thinking

College Writing

• Different types of examples often work better in different types of writing
• hypothetical examples and research work well in academic writing including compare and contrast, and persuasive writing

Professional Writing and Writing as a Global Citizen

• communicate in business and to the world, writing is necessary
• write business letters, proposals, speeches, and other official or public documents
• need to use examples and explain your ideas clearly and effectively

Personal Writing

• examples are used in writing every day
• texting on smartphones is still writing and a way to communicate ideas
• state your ideas and explain what you are trying to say to your audiences on a daily basis

Review of Examples

• used to illustrate and clarify ideas in all modes of communication every day
• explain your ideas and opinions.
• should be timely, relevant, specific, detailed, and vivid
• necessary to bring clarity and coherence to your writing