Exploring Expository Writing Techniques

The video tutorial explains expository writing, which is used to explain how to do something, how something works, or to provide information. It outlines the structure of expository writing, including a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding statement. An example about dogs as helpers is provided to illustrate these concepts. The video concludes with tips for writing effective expository compositions.

What is the primary goal of expository writing?

• To explain or provide information

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a personal experience

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of expository writing?

• To explain how to do something

• To provide information on a topic

• To persuade someone to take action

• To explain how something works

Which sentence in an expository composition introduces the main idea?

• Topic sentence

• Detail sentence

• Concluding sentence

• Supporting sentence

What should supporting sentences in an expository composition provide?

• Personal anecdotes

• Questions and answers

• Facts, details, and explanations

• Opinions and beliefs

What should a topic sentence in an expository composition focus on?

• A broad and general idea

• A focused topic or main idea

• Multiple unrelated ideas

• A personal opinion

In the example provided, what is one way dogs help police officers?

• By cooking meals

• By guiding them to their destinations

• By finding missing people

• By entertaining them

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is the main idea of the sample expository composition about dogs?

• Dogs are difficult to train

• Dogs are dangerous animals

• Dogs are helpful and loyal

• Dogs are not suitable as pets

How do some dogs assist their owners at home?

• By cooking meals

• By getting the paper and showing love

• By driving them to work

• By doing laundry

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What is the purpose of the concluding statement in an expository composition?

• To restate the main idea

• To provide additional details

• To introduce a new topic

• To ask a question

What is one characteristic of a good expository composition?

• It includes a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding statement

• It is written in a poetic style

• It contains fictional elements

• It is very brief and lacks details