Expository Writing W1L1

• English

Have you ever made a list before?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I'm not sure.
4. I love lists!

Have you ever explained to a friend how to play a video game?

1. I think so.
2. Yes.
3. No.
4. I don't play video games.

Have you ever read an instruction manual?

1. Yes
2. No

What is expository writing?

Expository writing is used too...

1) Explain

2) Inform

3) Define

Examples of Expository Writing 

Textbooks

Encyclopedias

Instruction Manuals

Essays

Reports

Newspaper Articles

What is the purpose of expository writing?

a tell a story

to inform

to explain something

to tell my opinion

to define something

What is the purpose of brainstorming?

1. To draw lots of pictures.
2. To write my opinion.
3. To write a story.
4. To generate ideas.

Okay, let's practice brainstorming.

Write down all your thoughts about...
ICE CREAM

Now, let's do a quick review.

Which of the following are forms of expository writing?

1. a poem about Fornite
2. a newspaper article about Minecraft
3. a report about Roblox
4. a fictional story about Animal Crossing

Is explaining how to play a video game a form of expository writing?

1. Yes
2. No

Week 1 Assignment

1. Brainstorm ideas for your expository paragraph (worksheet in classroom).

2. Post a picture of expository writing to the classroom (a book, recipe or article).

2. Complete Edpuzzle

3. Complete discussion questions/provide feedback to peers

BRAINSTORMING QUESTION: 

What can I EXPLAIN or INFORM about my favorite video game?

Week 1 Schedule

Monday: Lesson on Lessonup (this) and post picture of expository writing found around your house. 

Wednesday: Complete the Edpuzzle (link provided in classroom) and answer the discussion question.

Friday: Submit your brainstorm topics via the classroom discussion (worksheet found in the classroom).

Sunday: Provide feedback to your peers about their brainstorming topics.