expository text

what is expository text?

• a type of text that tells a story

• a type of text that explains and gives facts

• a type of text that expresses feelings

• a type of text that convinces people

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

what is the purpose of expository text?

• to entertain the reader

• to share personal opinions

• to give information and explain them

• to tell a story

Which of the following topics can be good for expository text?

• my favorite animal

• monkeys are smart animals

• a story about a holiday

• i hate cats

what is audience?

• the person who writes the text

• the place where the text is published

• the character in the story

• the people who read the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

how many paragraphs should be in expository essay?

• five

• two

• three

• four

How do we connect ideas in our essay?

• by using facts

• by using transition words

• by repeating the same idea

• none

how do we organize our essay?

• introduction, body, conclusion.

• body, conclusion, introduction.

• conclusion, introduction, body.

• introduction, conclusion, body.

how do we support the main idea in our essay?

• by adding random thoughts

• by giving facts and examples

• by telling a story

• by giving our opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1