Move beyond the five-paragraph essay with a lesson introducing young writers to various forms of expository writing. Class members examine description, cause and effect, problem solution, sequence, and comparison forms. They create an expository writing reference sheet to guide them in future writings. To complete the lesson, each class member selects one form and crafts an expository essay in response to a writing prompt.

Concepts

expository essays, explanatory writing, descriptive writing, sequences, comparisons, cause and effect, problem solving techniques, exposition

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide writers with examples of each type

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a projection device for the slide show as well as copies of several handouts
• Class members need access to devices with internet

Pros

• Links are provided for explanations of the many learning strategies used in the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.2 RL.6.6 W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.6