1. Informative Writing
An Introduction

2. Informative = Expository
An informative essay, also known as an expository essay, gives the reader detailed information about a specific topic.
Informative/expository essays are usually written in five paragraphs.

3. What Informative/Expository Writing Looks Like
Five paragraphs
First paragraph: Introduction
States the character and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body
Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body
HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example
Fifth paragraph: Conclusion
Nicely summarizes everything

4. Overview on the Writing Process
Take a deep breath, yo.
Choose a character or topic you have some definite opinion(s) on or already know something about.
Start with what you know—I promise you already know a lot. Then do research or look through a text to fill in the gaps.
Brainstorm using a graphic organizer, write out ideas, maybe make an outline.
Write a draft.
Revise with a friend. Revise with a parent/guardian. Revise by yourself. Revise with your teacher.
Rewrite.
Edit, proofread, check spelling, grammar, etc.
Turn in, on time, your last draft. Consider yourself a writer.

5. RACES R - Restate the Question or Prompt
Introduction
A - Answer the Question or Prompt
C - Give Evidence
Body
E - Explain Evidence
S- Sum it up with a conclusion

6. Tips on Expository/Informative Writing
It should be fact-based.
Facts can be quotes, statistics, definitions, names, dates, events.
It should be formal.
Remember who your reader is.
Use examples.
Explain what you mean.
Don’t be overwhelmed. You have a lot of valuable stuff to say. Your teachers want to read it.