EXPOSITORY WRITING

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Let’s put on our thinking caps. Can you identify the word within ‘expository’ that can give us a clue to the meaning of Expository Writing?

Tuesday, February 3rd 2022

Class Objectives

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• Discuss the term Expository Writing

• Define Expository Writing

• Define and discuss types of Expository Writing

• Identify examples of Expository Writing

• Write example of Expository Writing

What is Expository Writing?

Expository writing is used to describe, explain, define, or otherwise inform a reader about a specific subject. It does not contain the writer’s opinion or unnecessary descriptive language. It is used to give or “expose” information on a topic. We use and see examples of expository writing in our everyday lives and we may not even recognize it.

Types of Expository Writing

Here are some types of Expository Writing.

Poll

Is an essay titled “The effects of COVID-19 on my family” an example of Expository Writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

Poll

Is a recipe a form of Expository Writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

Poll

Would you consider an essay on The Differences Between Online and Face to Face learning an example of Expository Writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

Poll

Would you consider an essay on Hurricane Preparedness an example of Expository Writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

Poll

Do you think that an instruction manual is an example of expository writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

Poll

Is this an example of expository writing?

• Yes

• No

• I’m not sure

ACTIVITY TIME

Let’s go back into the meet and discuss our first activity.