I ________________ my parents for new Air Jordans, because they are really expensive.
beseech/beseeched
100
Rhonda is so ______________________! She always has something to say.
locquacious
100
Which of the following is an example of a "how-to" form of expository writing:
a) the children's book "Curious George"
b) a comic in the Sunday paper
c) the assembly instructions that came with your bike
c) the assembly instructions that came with your bike
100
What is an example of "informational" expository writing?
a) a biography of Abraham Lincoln
b) the movie "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter"
c) a photograph of Abraham Lincoln from when he was president
a) a biography of Abraham Lincoln
100
Define expository writing.
Expository writing is writing that either shows us how to do something (like a recipe or DIY video), or gives us factual information (like a textbook or brochure).
200
Lady Gaga is ______________ for her crazy outfits and catchy pop songs.
renown
200
No one recognized Sherlock Holmes because he went to the party __________________.
incognito
200
What is not an example of a "how-to" from of expository writing?
a) a recipe
b) a blog about cats
c) a DIY video you found on YouTube
b) a blog about cats
200
What is not an example of "informational" expository writing?
a) Chapter 6 of your history textbook
b) a commercial for Nike sneakers
c) a newspaper article covering a new scientific discovery
b) a commercial for Nike sneakers
200
In which category of expository writing does a recipe belong? What about a TEDtalk?
A recipe is How-To, while a TEDtalk is informational.
300
synonym: glowing
incandescent
300
synonym: to listen
heed
300
Explain why a recipe is a form of "how-to" expository writing.
Recipes are step-by-step instructions that show us "how-to" make a certain food.
300
Explain why a TEDtalk is an example of "informational" expository communication.
TEDtalks are presentations that give us information about a certain topic. They are based on research and not just an opinion.
300
List at least 3 things all good recipes have in common.
Great List!
400
synonym: touchable
tangible
400
synonym: to hurry
hasten
400
You are writing a manual on how to put together a bookshelf. What would be a good tool from our "Expository Toolbox" to include?
Best answer: some type of visual!
400
Imagine you are giving a presentation about how to overcome the loss of a pet. What would be a good way to connect to your audience?
Best answer: Share a personal story from your life about when you lost a pet.
400
List at least 3 elements of a successful oral presentation (like a TEDtalk).
Great List!
500
antonym: talkative
taciturn
500
antonym: to love
abhor
500
Your 6-year-old cousin is hungry and wants to make a snack for himself. What kinds of recipes would you give him? Explain your answer.
Congratulations! You know your audience!
500
You have to give a presentation in history about the Great Depression. What tools from our "Expository Toolbox" could you use to make your presentation more interesting? Explain your answer.
Congratulations! You are going to be a great presenter!
500
What is the MOST IMPORTANT tool in your expository toolbox?