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Fact or Fiction - What is Expository Writing?

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Use formatting to organize an explanatory essay after comparing and contrasting expository and narrative genres. Young writers explore expository writing by employing prewriting techniques and graphic organizers to plan an essay. This is especially helpful as you begin a unit on informative or explanatory writing structure.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
informative writing, explanatory writing, compare and contrast, formatting, organizational skills, sequences, patterns
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Additional Tags
Expository Writing, explanatory writing style, cause and effect, compare and contrast, formatting, informative writing, problem and solution, sequence, organization, evidence, english language arts
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Resource Details
Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Common Core
L.6.3.a L.6.3.b