Expository Recap

What is the main purpose of an expository text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform and explain

• To tell a story

• To describe a character

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which of the following is a characteristic of expository texts?

• They are fictional

• They use a lot of dialogue

• They present facts and information

• They have mysterious endings

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CCSS.RI.5.8

What type of tone is typically used in expository texts?

• Emotional

• Objective

• Humorous

• Dramatic

Where can you commonly find expository texts?

• Novels

• Poetry books

• Textbooks

• Comic strips

How are expository texts usually organized?

• In random order

• With headings and subheadings

• As a dialogue

• As a poem

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.W.5.2A

Why might an expository text include visuals like charts or images?

• To make the text look colorful

• To confuse the reader

• To support and clarify information

• To add fictional elements

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CCSS.SL.5.5

What genre do expository texts fall under?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of an expository text?

• Detailed explanations

• Imaginary characters

• Factual content

• Logical order

How can you effectively read an expository text?

• By ignoring all visuals

• By looking for headings and subheadings

• By only reading the first and last paragraphs

• By focusing on dialogue

What should you do to grasp the main ideas in an expository text?

• Summarize sections of the text

• Skip every other paragraph

• Only read the bold words

• Focus on adjectives used

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CCSS.RI.5.2