Expository vs Opinion

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 writing explains information to the reader.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Folktales

Instagram is the best social media ever made.

• Fact

• Opinion

Mr. Jokowi is the best president in Indonesia.

• Fact

• Opinion

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

• "Explain why..."

• "Explain..."

• "Once upon a time..."

• "In your opinion..."

OBJECTIVE OR SUBJECTIVE: The Chicago Bears are a terrible football team.

• OBJECTIVE

• SUBJECTIVE

An Expository or Explanatory prompt asks you to:

• impart knowledge of some fact or idea

• use persuasion successfully

• Tell a compelling story

Which type of writing is focused on presenting facts and information without personal opinions?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

• Descriptive