Expository vs Narrative Writing

True or False - Expository text tells about an idea/explains a topic.

• True

• False

True or False - Expository text is organized around an idea (like, "I think this is one example of...")

• True

• False

This type of text has topic sentences and supporting details.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

This type of text tells a story.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

The main character is going through a sequence of events in this type of writing.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

There is a plot, problem and solution in this type of writing.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

This type of writing explains information to the reader.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

True or False - Expository text (also called 'Informational text') is a type of non-fiction.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank - Expository text gives _______ and information about a topic.

• tales

• stories

• facts

Select All the Correct Answers - Clue words to identify Expository text includes:

• "Explain why..."

• "Explain..."

• "Once upon a time..."

• "In your opinion..."