Salient Features of Expository Writing
To inform with and explanation or report
Recount or retell using who, what, when, where, and why
Gives details
Shows or tells step by step
Describes procedure
Explains "How to"
Learner must do:
Know the meaning of the informing and explaining
Remember the order of and event, procedure or process
Be specific and accurate in explanations
Writing for readers who may retell the information or follow the procedure step by step
Informational Writing Unit Guide
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Teacher decides which type they will do.
Investigation
How To
Research Paper
Compare and Contrast
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