Use of thinking maps in expository essay.

1. Writing to Explain Why using Thinking Maps

2. Day 1

10. #4. Write your reasons in the order of importance on your flow map. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A

11. #4. Write your reasons in the order of importance on your flow map. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B

12. #5. Now write an opening paragraph that tells your choice and mentions you have reasons for the choice . cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much.

13. #5. Now write an opening paragraph that tells your choice and mentions you have reasons for the choice . wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food.

14. #6. Under each box explain what you mean and give an example of each. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much. Piled high with gooey cheese Pizza hut visit Cheese was stringy Light as a potato chip From first bite to last great with tomato paste Enjoy choice Mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni variety

15. #6. Under each box explain what you mean and give an example of each. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food. Made eyes burn. gives zing Interesting texture-melts Enjoy challenge Sometimes drop Getting better No fat Not cooked in oil Nutritious and lean Japanese diet

16. Day 2

17. #7. Decide on good transition words and phrases to move ideas from one reason to the next. Write on top of boxes. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much. Piled high with gooey cheese Pizza hut visit Cheese was stringy Light as a potato chip From first bite to last great with tomato paste Enjoy choice Mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni variety My first reason In addition Last, and most important

18. #7. Decide on good transition words and phrases to move ideas from one reason to the next. Write on top of boxes. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food. Made eyes burn. gives zing Interesting texture-melts Enjoy challenge Sometimes drop Getting better No fat Not cooked in oil Nutritious and lean Japanese diet One reason Another reason Finally

19. #8. Write a closing paragraph of at least two sentences. It should tell your choice and restate your reasons for the choice. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much. Piled high with gooey cheese Pizza hut visit Cheese was stringy Light as a potato chip From first bite to last great with tomato paste Enjoy choice Mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni variety My first reason In addition Last, and most important Pizza has to be the best food a person can eat. Can you think of any other food that is so cheesy and crunchy, yet offers such a variety of toppings?

20. #8. Write a closing paragraph of at least two sentences. It should tell your choice and restate your reasons for the choice. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food. Made eyes burn. gives zing Interesting texture-melts Enjoy challenge Sometimes drop Getting better No fat Not cooked in oil Nutritious and lean Japanese diet One reason Another reason Finally As you can see I truly love sushi. It has that exciting wasabi taste. It offers the fun challenge of eating with chopsticks. Still, it is one of the healthiest menu choices I could make.

22. #9. Orally rehearse. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much. Piled high with gooey cheese Pizza hut visit Cheese was stringy Light as a potato chip From first bite to last great with tomato paste Enjoy choice Mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni variety My first reason In addition Last, and most important Pizza has to be the best food a person can eat. Can you think of any other food that is so cheesy and crunchy, yet offers such a wide variety of toppings?

23. #9. Orally rehearse. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food. Made eyes burn. gives zing Interesting texture-melts Enjoy challenge Sometimes drop Getting better No fat Not cooked in oil Nutritious and lean Japanese diet One reason Another reason Finally As you can see I truly love sushi. It has that exciting wasabi taste. It offers the fun challenge of eating with chopsticks. Still, it is one of the healthiest menu choices I could make.

24. Day 3

26. #9. Orally rehearse. cheesy crunchy crust different toppings Example A I like pizza better than any other food. Let me tell you several reasons why I enjoy pizza so much. Piled high with gooey cheese Pizza hut visit Cheese was stringy Light as a potato chip From first bite to last great with tomato paste Enjoy choice Mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni variety My first reason In addition Last, and most important Pizza has to be the best food a person can eat. Can you think of any other food that is so cheesy and crunchy, yet offers such a wide variety of toppings?

29. #9. Orally rehearse. wasabi taste chopsticks healthy Example B If I had my choice of any food I would pick sushi. I just started eating sushi fairly recently. There are some specific reasons why I like sushi better than any other food. Made eyes burn. gives zing Interesting texture-melts Enjoy challenge Sometimes drop Getting better No fat Not cooked in oil Nutritious and lean Japanese diet One reason Another reason Finally As you can see I truly love sushi. It has that exciting wasabi taste. It offers the fun challenge of eating with chopsticks. Still, it is one of the healthiest menu choices I could make.