1. Hey we’re gonna take Cornell Notes!
Expository Writing
Hey we’re gonna take Cornell Notes!

2. What is Expository Writing?
Expository is writing to explain.
Expository writing seeks to inform, explain, clarify, define or instruct.

3. What are examples of Expository Writing?
letters, newsletters, definitions, instructions, guidebooks, catalogues, newspaper articles, magazine articles, manuals, pamphlets, reports and research papers

4. What are characteristics of Expository Writing?
focus on main topic
logical supporting facts
details, explanations, and examples
strong organization
clarity
unity and coherence
logical order
smooth transitions

5. Types of Expository Writing
Sequence - The author lists items or events in numerical or chronological order.
cooking instructions
driving directions
instructions on performing
a task
a review of an
historical event
an analysis

6. Types of Expository Writing
Descriptive Essay - The author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples
The author tries to
relate to the reader
through senses and
convey a mental image

7. Types of Expository Writing
COMPARISON – Author explains how things are alike or different
CAUSE AND EFFECT – The author lists one or more causes and the resulting effect or effects
PROBLEM SOLVING - The author states a problem and lists one or more solutions for the problem