Writing an Expository Essay

Writing:
Expository Essay

Standard/Indicator

W.2.1 Write informative/explanatory texts that:: a. introduce a topic; b. use relevant information from multiple print and multimedia sources; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; e. include formatting, graphics, and multimedia to aid as needed; f. develop the topic thoroughly by selecting significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; g. quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation;develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting;

Objective

Develop an informative text that uses relevant and credible information from print and multimedia sources

Success Criteria!

Open Ended

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Success Criteria!

• I can write an informative text that introduces a topic. 

• I can write an informative text that uses relevant information from print and multimedia sources 

•  I can write informative/explanatory texts that organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole.

• : I can write informative/explanatory texts that assess the credibility and accuracy of each source