Introduction to Expository Essay Writing | Worksheet Activity
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Grade Levels
7th - 12th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.7.2
CCSSW.7.2a
CCSSW.8.2
CCSSW.8.2a
CCSSW.9-10.2
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
10 pages
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This comprehensive unit bundle on Informative / Expository Writing is meticulously aligned with Common Core Standards. Designed for educators who are passionate about enhancing their students’ writing skills, this full bundle offers a wealth of resources to make teaching informative writing not onlyPrice $25.00Original Price $36.00Save $11.00
Description
Elevate your students' writing skills with an introductory resource on informative/expository essay writing. Ideal for a one-hour class plus a homework assignment, this resource is a great way to kick-start your unit on informative/ expository essay writing in a clear, no-prep and straightforward way.
What's Included:
- Teacher Notes on Informative/Expository Writing: A list of benefits linked to teaching informative writing to your students to keep in mind, complete with a list of aligned Common Core standards for a targeted teaching experience, as you prep your future lessons and year ahead!
- Introduction to Expository Writing Worksheet: Kickstart your class with this handout, offering students an overview and foundational understanding of expository writing principles.
- Expository Essay Structure Handout: This visual aid breaks down the anatomy of an expository essay, reinforcing the structural components necessary for coherent, impactful writing.
- Expository Essay Worksheet with Answer Key: Practice makes perfect, and this worksheet with its accompanying answer key ensures students can assess their understanding and refine their skills with clarity and precision.
Why Choose This Resource?
- Comprehensive Curriculum Alignment: Meticulously crafted to meet Common Core Standards for informative/explanatory texts, this resource empowers students to examine ideas and communicate them effectively through expository writing, and can be used to introduce this topic for Grades 7-12. (Classroom time may vary depending on grade level!)
- Ready for Immediate Use: Save valuable time with materials that are prepped for you — simply print or distribute digitally. These user-friendly worksheets are perfect for in-class activities or remote learning.
- Flexible Application: Whether introducing the concept of expository writing or looking for a supplemental activity, this resource fits various educational contexts and supports individual, peer, or group learning methodologies.
Teaching time:
Day 1
30 min - 1 hour lesson (depending on grade level)
Day 2
1 Correct Homework Assignment (feedback and discussion of 30 mins -1 hour)
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Informative / Expository Sample Essay with Worksheet Activity & Essay Checklist
Total Pages
10 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
2 hours
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Standards
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CCSSW.7.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSSW.7.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSSW.8.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
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