Expository Writing

For STAAR Testing*Not Formal Writing

Expository Writing

What is the purpose of Expository Writing:

Informing an audience about something, to give information.

Examples: Recipe, assembling things.

Think About Your Purpose and Audience

Purpose: What are you going to explain how to do? Why did you choose this topic?

Audience: Who will be reading your paper or listening to your presentation?

Brainstorm What materials are

needed to do this activity?

What are the steps for doing this activity?

Use a graphic organizer to list your steps.

Be specific!

Introduction paragraph (2-3 Sentences) Includes Thesis

Two paragraphs make up the body of the essay which contains two main ideas with details.

Conclusion paragraph (2-3 Sentences)

Organization of Expository Writing

Expository Pillar

Introduction (Includes Thesis

Statement)

Body • Main Idea #1 Main Idea #2

• Detail Detail

Conclusion

Write a Draft Begin with an attention-grabbing introduction. Write the instructions in a logical order, one

step at a time. Use transition words such as first, next, then,

when, after, and finally to indicate order of steps.

Be sure to include all the steps, and explain each one clearly so the reader or listener will be able to picture it.

Remember to end with a short, BUT interesting conclusion.

Tone of Expository Writing It is straight forward and the author works hard

to present information in an organized, sequential fashion.

Different types of Exposition Writing

Informational Essay

How to piece

Compare/Contrast Piece

Response to Literature

Revise and Edit Reread your draft. As you read, imagine you

don’t know how to do your activity or are unaware of the topic you are writing about.

Proofread for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and vivid word choice before you publish.

Use Complex Sentences