Expository Writing Lesson

Welcome to Expository Writing!

In this lesson, you will learn what expository writing is, and you will be able to identify different examples of expository writing.

Please read all of the information on each slide, and then respond to the questions as you go.

Multiple Choice

What does expository writing do?

• Persuades the reader to do something

• Informs the reader about a topic

• Gives the reader a list of names

• Shows the reader a map

Multiple Choice

What does the word "expose" mean?

• To persuade the reader to believe a certain thing and take action

• To clean all surfaces thoroughly and completely

• To make something visible or reveal the true nature of something

• To drive the reader to complete a certain task successfully

Open Ended

In your own words, explain:

What is the goal of expository writing?

Categorize

Options (6)

An essay that tries to convince readers to vote for Kanye West.

A TV commercial that lures people into buying a product.

A paragraph that dives deep into the theme of a novel.

A book that closely examines symbols in the writings of Dr. Seuss.

A recipe that teaches you how to make a cake.

An article explaining the migration patterns of elephants.

The options below are different writing samples. Organize each option into the right category. What type of writing is it?

Persuasive Writing

Expository Writing

Analytical Writing

Poll

After learning about expository writing in this lesson, how are you feeling?

• What's expository writing?

• I am still a little unsure about what expository writing is and does.

• I'm pretty sure I understand expository writing, and I might be able to write some of my own.

• I get it! I'm ready to give it a try!