Expository Reading

What is an important fact about main ideas? 

• They often have nothing to do with the story. 

• Main ideas must ALWAYS be supported by facts in the passage.

• The main idea of a story is always found in the first sentence of the passage. 

Supporting details are...

• My opinions about what I've read

• Why the author wrote this (author's purpose)

• facts from the passage

• Facts that support the main idea from the passage

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To persuade

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain

Which graphic organizer might you use to plan an expository piece? 

• Plot map

• Outline

An expository essay should only contain __________ language.

• Informal

• Slang

• Vocabulary

• Formal

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic

• A sentence that comes at the beginning of your essay

• A sentence that explains your topic/central idea

• A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words

A synonym for expository essay would be...

• Story

• Short Story

• Informational  Essay

• Sensory Detail Essay

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• You should do good things for others.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

What is the name of the first part of an expository essay ?

• narrative

• conclusion

• Hook/thesis

• climax

What is the primary purpose of expository reading?

• To entertain

• To inform or explain

• To persuade

• To narrate a story