Writer's Choice Grade 7

Unit 5: Expository Writing

Unit Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have read about the purposes and characteristics of expository writing. In this lesson, they will match terms from the reading with definitions and examples.

Lesson Description
Students will play a game of concentration, matching terms with definitions and examples.

Instructional Objectives

Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the reading.
Students will be able to match each of ten terms from the reading with a definition or an example.
Students will be able to practice observation and concentration skills.

Student Web Activity Answers

expository	explanatory
concise	exact
transitions	first, last
compare	show likenesses
contrast	show differences
cause	identifiable condition
effect	direct result
details	facts and examples
interview	ask
primary source	firsthand account