📚 Part 1: Understanding Expository Writing

1. What is the main purpose of expository writing?

To entertain readers with a funny story

To explain or inform readers about a topic

To persuade readers to agree with an opinion

To describe a character's feelings

2. Which of these are common types of expository writing? (Check all that apply)

How-to instructions

Poetry

Compare and contrast essays

Cause and effect explanations

Fairy tales

3. Good expository writing should include:

Only opinions and personal feelings

Facts, examples, and clear explanations

Rhyming words and rhythm

Imaginary characters and settings

✏️ Part 2: Writing Practice

4. Choose one topic below and write a clear topic sentence for an expository paragraph:

Topics: How to make a peanut butter sandwich • Why exercise is important • The life cycle of a butterfly

My chosen topic: _________________________

5. List three supporting details or facts you could use to explain your topic:

Detail 1: ________________________________________________

Detail 2: ________________________________________________

Detail 3: ________________________________________________

6. Write a complete expository paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your chosen topic. Include your topic sentence and supporting details:

7. Read your paragraph from question 6. Check off each item that you included:

Clear topic sentence

At least 3 supporting details

Facts or examples (not just opinions)

Proper capitalization and punctuation

Complete sentences

8. What is one thing you could add or change to make your expository paragraph even better?