Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Exp. Text Structure: Projected Paragraphs
A lesson plan in which students read a text and highlight the most important details. Materials are included. [PDF]
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Exp. Text Structure: Text Feature Find
A lesson plan in which students look through a book to find various text features including: a table of contents, sequence and format, charts/graphs/maps, diagrams/graphics/illustrations, print variations, an index, and a glossary....
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Expository Exploration [Pdf]
A lesson plan in which students read a text and complete a graphic organizer to identify the main idea and supporting details. Materials are included.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Expository Text Structure: Just the Facts
A lesson plan in which students read a text and complete a graphic organizer to identify the topic and supporting details or facts. Materials are included.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research: Expository Text Structure: Book Look [Pdf]
A lesson plan in which learners look through a book to identify text features and complete a graphic organizer. Materials are included.
Other
Sanchezclass.com: Four Types of Writing
Definitions of the four types of writing: narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examples as Supporting Details
This lesson discusses how examples can be used as supporting details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.b
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces cause and effect papers. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Cause and Effect Papers."
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: The Four Types of Writing Trivia Quiz
A fifteen-question quiz in which the reader identifies a type of writing for each situation: argumentation, exposition, narrative, or description. Correct answers are displayed once answers are submitted.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit: Informational Text: Writing
This unit is designed to teach students about research writing. The lessons follow the format of Writer's Workshop. Many of the lessons provide a formula for students to follow while constructing their essays to ensure struggling readers...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Writing Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will interactively review the following areas of writing: parts of a paragraph; unity, coherence, and elaboration; and the 4 types of writing.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Can You Tell?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students to determine the difference between narrative and expository writing.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Expository vs Narrative Intros
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives examples of expository and narrative introductions. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.a
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Is It Narrative or Is It Expository?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives students the opportunity to practice with the differences between narrative and expository prompts.
Other
Academic Help: Writing Samples: Expository Essay Samples
Links to several examples of expository essays in order to better understand the process and end result of a well written expository essay.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: A Guide to Expository Writing
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help guide the teacher and students through an expository writing prompt. Develop the essay directly on the flipchart and model writing for your class.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.a