Module 6 Expository Writing
Induction
In this module, we are going to write there examples of expository writing: 1 comparison-contrast essays, 2 how-to-essays, and 3
informative essays. It is very important if every student can write one individual writing product for each example.
Comparison-contrast essays
Comparison-contrast essays show the similarities and differences between two subjects. This section includes step-by-step directions to
help guide your students as they create a comparison-contrast essay.
This sample comparison-contrast essay will help students understand the form.
You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Comparison-contrast Essay section on the student
site.
1. Prewriting
Choose two subjects to compare. Gather and organize the similarities and differences.
2. Writing
Introduce your topic, outline important similarities and differences, and thoughtfully sum up your comparison-contrast.
3. Revising
Improve your writing by making sure it is clear and logical from start to finish.
4. Editing
Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.
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How-to essays
How-to essays tell the reader how to do something. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they
create a how-to essay.
You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the How-to Essay section on the student site.
1. Prewriting
Choose a process to explain and gather and organize details step by step.
2. Writing
Tell what process you will explain, and write the steps in order.
3. Revising
Improve your work by making sure each step is clear and the process is complete.
4. Editing
Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.
Informative essays
An informative essay provides information in a logical order. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide students as they
create an informative essay.
You can print out these pages to share them with the students or direct them to the Informative Essay section on the student site.
An informative essay provides information in a logical order.
1. Prewriting
Select a topic and gather and organize details.
2. Writing
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State your thesis and support it with details.
3. Revising
