Descriptive Writing

 

Expository Writing

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Today’s Blog is about Expository Writing.

What is Expository Writing?

Expository Writing is a factual way to convey information about the world. The information can be use to describe, explain, define, or otherwise inform a reader about a specific subject. However it may include steps, compare two things and explain a change using causes and effects.

Here are some characteristics of Expository Writing students should know

v  Focus on a single topic

v  Apply expository text structures to organize your writing and cue words to guide readers

v  Introduce a topic, state the focus and grab reader’s  attention in the first paragraph

v  Present information using topic sentences, supporting facts and specific details in the middle paragraphs.

v  Insert smooth transitions between paragraphs or sections

v  Sum up your ideas and make a final comment about the topic in the conclusion

v  Use nonfiction features and reader friendly formatting to guide readers.

Expository Text Structures

Nonfiction organize their writing using patterns know as expository test structures. Such patterns /expository text structures are:

Ø  Description – is when a writer describe a topic by listing characteristics, features and examples.

Ø  Sequence – is a list of terms or events in numerical or chronological order. Example: first, second, next, then and finally.

Ø  Comparison – to explain how two or more things are alike and how they are different.

Ø  Cause and Effect – to explain one or more causes and the resulting effects

Ø  Problem and Solution – to explain a problem and suggests one or two solution.

E       Expository Writing include using nonfiction features such as

•       Table of content – to show how the text is organized
•       Heading and subheading – to direct readers’ attention
•       Photographs and realistic drawings – to illustrate big ideas
•       Figure, maps, tables and charts – to present detailed information visually
•       Margin notes – to provide supplemental information
•       Bold print – to highlight technical vocabulary
•        A glossary – to assist readers defining key terms
•       An index - to locate specific information quickly.

When students use these nonfiction features, their writing are more effective.

Contrary to the popular assumption that young children’s first writing is narrative, however many compositions such as “How to make Lemonade” is expository writing.