Dr. G’s Expository Book REQUIREMENTS:

 

Student Project Expectations:

Table of Contents:

The table of contents contains a creative title (beyond listing the topic) for each chapter with a page number.

Introduction:

The introductory page contains an original attention grabber and detailed overview of the book.

Chapters:

The book contains more than four chapters.  A chapter consists of at least one paragraph and two text features.  Paragraphs should contain exceptional detail and use of language to convey the information to the reader.

Transitions:

Advanced transitional words and phrases are used to enhance the flow of sentences and paragraphs.  (Examples: in addition to, moreover, on the contrary, etc.)

Vocabulary:

The book contains at least seven challenging content-specific vocabulary words.  Words are written in bold-face type throughout the text and defined in a glossary at the end of the book.

Expository Text Features:

Each chapter contains more than two expository text features, and more than three different types are used in the entire book.  Examples: maps, photos, captions, annotations, charts, graphs, timelines, subtitles, and labels.     

Works Cited:

At least 5 sources required.  These are to be documented on the sources page in the book.  Use the proper MLA citation by using our notes from class OR you may use son of citation machine at  http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

Conventions:

The book contains no errors in conventions that have been taught in class.
 

Creativity:

The final draft is exceptionally detailed and can be colorful.  The cover includes an appropriate title, illustration, and author’s first and last name.  Other add-ons can be, but are not limited to a title page, about the author section, fun-facts, dedication, back cover including a summary or reviews.