Writer's Choice Grade 10Unit 5:
Expository WritingUnit Activity Lesson PlansIntroduction
Students have learned about expository writing. In this lesson, they will test their knowledge of terms from the unit by completing a crossword puzzle. Lesson Description
Students will complete a crossword puzzle by demonstrating their understanding of terms used to discuss expository writing. Instructional Objectives
- Students will be able to identify key terms from the unit.
- Students will demonstrate their understanding of expository writing.
Student Web Activity Answers
exposition: writing that explains or informs
thesis statement: summary of purpose
compare: to examine similarities
contrast: to examine differences
definition: explanation of term or subject
classify: to organize a subject into categories
body: details that support the conclusion
conclusion: statement of the implication of the thesis
Venn diagram: graphic that illustrates comparison and contrast
word map: helps identify a word's category
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