Developing Topics with Facts, Details, and Definitions

The video tutorial guides students through the process of expository writing, emphasizing the importance of using facts, details, and definitions to develop a topic. It uses an example essay about birds to illustrate how to structure and revise writing. The tutorial highlights the need to add specific information to make writing more informative and engaging. Students are encouraged to practice revising their own work by incorporating additional facts and definitions, ultimately enhancing their writing skills.

What is the main purpose of expository writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To teach the reader something

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is a fact about ladybugs mentioned in the video?

• Ladybugs are vegetarians

• Ladybugs are carnivores

• Ladybugs are herbivores

• Ladybugs are omnivores

What is the main topic of the essay draft discussed in the video?

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Insects

• Birds

What additional detail about ostriches was added to the essay draft?

• Ostriches live in Antarctica

• Ostriches can grow up to 9 feet tall

• Ostriches are herbivores

• Ostriches can fly

What does the term 'extinct' mean as used in the video?

• No longer existing

• Very rare

• Endangered

• Common

Which bird is mentioned as the smallest in the world?

• Finch

• Bee hummingbird

• Sparrow

• Robin

What is a characteristic of flightless birds mentioned in the video?

• They live only in tropical areas

• They have adapted wings for swimming

• They are all extinct

• They can fly short distances

Which of the following birds is NOT mentioned as flightless in the video?

• Ostrich

• Emu

• Eagle

• Penguin

What is the purpose of revising the essay draft as discussed in the video?

• To make it longer

• To add more facts, details, and definitions

• To change the topic

• To make it more entertaining

What task are students asked to do at the end of the video?

• Revise their own writing using facts, details, and definitions

• Create a presentation

• Write a new essay

• Read a book about birds