Expository writing, though one of the more clear-cut of the four types of writing, may be one of the more difficult for your child to learn. Expository writing is used to describe, explain, define or otherwise inform a reader about a specific subject. It’s devoid of opinion or unnecessary descriptive language.
Expository writing contains:
- definitions
- examples and clarifications
- comparisons and contrasts
- explanations of cause and effect
- glossary entries
Expository writing is used for:
- newspaper articles
- research reports or projects
- how-to’s
- bibliographies
- glossaries