Lesson 6 of 88 · Narrative Essay
⭐ 30 XP🥐 Story BakeryExplanatory: How Democracy Works
✍️ Today's hook
Explain how a democratic government functions.
Warm-up scribble
Write the first sentence of a story you'll never finish.
Mentor sentence
🥐 "He didn't look at her when he answered." (Says everything.)
Instructions
Explain how a democratic government functions. Include checks and balances. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to Include
Topic
Clearly introduce the topic.
Facts
Include at least three facts or details.
Organization
Group related information together.
Vocabulary
Use topic-specific vocabulary.
Conclusion
Write a concluding sentence.
Creative Writing
Explain how a democratic government functions. Include checks and balances. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to include:
- Topic: Clearly introduce the topic.
- Facts: Include at least three facts or details.
- Organization: Group related information together.
- Vocabulary: Use topic-specific vocabulary.
- Conclusion: Write a concluding sentence.
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