Understanding Expository Writing Concepts

Understanding Expository Writing Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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In this fifth-grade expository writing lesson, Mrs. Collum introduces students to the concept of expository writing, which involves explaining or informing the reader about a topic. The lesson focuses on identifying keywords in writing prompts, such as 'explain' and 'inform,' to determine the type of essay required. Students engage in guided practice to identify keywords and understand what prompts are asking them to write about. The lesson concludes with a quiz to assess understanding and reinforce learning objectives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of today's writing lesson?

Persuasive writing

Expository writing

Narrative writing

Descriptive writing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the teacher for today's lesson?

Ms. Davis

Mrs. Collum

Mr. Johnson

Mrs. Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the lesson's process?

Guided practice

Independent practice

Self-assessment

Modeling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of writing is focused on explaining or informing?

Persuasive

Expository

Narrative

Descriptive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which keyword indicates an expository prompt?

Narrate

Explain

Argue

Describe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do when you receive a writing prompt?

Ignore it

Write immediately

Look for keywords

Ask a friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the prompt about a favorite holiday?

Favorite movie

Favorite holiday

Favorite book

Best friend

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