Expository Writing
Use these sentence starters to help you brainstorm topics for your writing.
Discuss an animal that is on the endangered species list. | |
Explain the winter weather where you live. | |
Tell about an international or local current event. | |
Choose a place that interests you and describe its points of interest. | |
Tell about a Native American custom. | |
Discuss a recent scientific news event. | |
Choose a historical event and tell about it. | |
Tell about the summer activities that are available where you live. | |
Choose a natural wonder and discuss it. | |
Explain an alternative energy source. | |
| Writing Traits for Expository Writing | |
| Ideas | Did I have a clear focus on one topic? |
| Organization | Did I create an idea web or word web before I started writing? Did I include an interesting introduction to the topic and conclude with insights? |
| Voice | Did I have a confident voice? Did I stick to the facts and limit my opinions? |
| Sentence Fluency | Did I use concise sentences? |
| Word Choice | Did I use a neutral tone? |
| Conventions | Did I check for mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization? |
| Presentation | Did I include art, such as photos or drawings? |