In this assignment, you will write an explanatory paragraph about an illness. As you prepare your paragraph, think about the Unit Question, "How can we prevent diseases?" Write about one of the topics below:

$1.$ Write a paragraph explaining an illness or disease that you know something about. Explain what it is$,$ the symptoms, how it spreads, the treatment, and how it can be prevented.

$2.$ Write a paragraph discussing a very contagious disease. Explain what it is$,$ the symptoms, how it spreads, the treatment, and how it can be prevented.

When you write an explanatory paragraph, be sure to include a clear definition of your topic. You can use sentences like these:

$\_\_\_\_$ is a $\_\_\_$ that $\_\_\_\_.$

$\_\_\_\_$ is when $\_\_\_\_.$

Then explain the topic, using examples.

What is an explanatory paragraph?

An explanatory paragraph defines and explains a term or concept. Use an explanatory paragraph when you want to explain a term or concept that your reader might not know.