Expository writing​ is a type of ​writing​ that is used to explain, describe, give information, or inform.

The 
text is organized around one topic and developed according to a pattern or combination of patterns. 

Introduction: 
❏ What will your essay be discussing? (resilience, a resilient figure, and a historical event/time period
where resilience had to be/was demonstrated)
❏ Makes the reader want to turn the page and keep reading!

Chapter 1: Resilience 
(1 page double-spaced minimum)

Use these guiding questions to inform your writing:

❏ What is resilience?
❏ What are some attributes of resilience? (choose 3-5 to focus on)
❏ What are some characteristics of those who are/are not resilient?
❏ What are some present day situations when one must be resilient?

Chapter 2: Resilient Figures  

(1 page double-spaced minimum)

Use these guiding questions/statements to inform your writing:

❏ Focuses on historical and present day role model(s) who have demonstrated resilience and shown a
commitment to advancing the human condition, dignity, justice, peace, and courage.
❏ Biographical account of this person
❏ Attributes this person has shown
❏ How was/is this person resilient?

Chapter 3: Resilience in History 

(1 page double-spaced minimum)

Use these guiding questions/statements to inform your writing:

❏ Focuses on an event or time in history where a group of people or person showed resilience in order to
make a difference, teach a lesson, survive, or make an impact on society for generations to come
❏ Facts and relevant information about the event or time period (ex: Holocaust, Civil Rights Movement,
9/11)
❏ How was resilience demonstrated by people or groups of people involved in event?
❏ How might have things turned out if resilience wasn’t shown?
❏ What attributes were used throughout?
 
 
  
 
Chapter 1 Paragraph/Sentence Frame 
 
 
Resilience is _____________________________________________________________________ 
 
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can also be defined as __________________________________________________________________ 
 
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There are many attributes associated with resilience. Some of them include:  
 
__________________, __________________________, _______________________, and ______________.   
 
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Having resilience can help individuals overcome many challenges in their  
 
life, whether an adult or someone in middle school. Some situations in which  
 
resilience can be helpful are _______________________________________________________ 
 
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