Expository Text
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An expository text is any writing that provides information.
Example: Informational Text
Expository texts gives readers:
facts
examples
purposeful information about a topic
main purpose to explain
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Multiple Choice
Based on the information we've covered so far, all of the following are examples of expository texts EXCEPT
textbooks
news articles
fables
recipes
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Fill in the Blanks
The main purpose of an expository text is to . . .
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Expository texts are ...
fictional texts that are not real, but could really happen
nonfiction texts which deals with factual, real-life information
nonfiction texts that are not real
fictional texts that are based on real facts
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specific details
reasons
examples
charts
graphs
data
a reference to the source of information is a citation.
citation- tells where you got your information
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a citation?
Citations tells readers where to find your sources.
Citations summarize your answers.
Citations control your ideas.
Citations lead to short stories.
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Fill in the Blanks
True or false: Plagiarism can be accidental or on purpose. (You must write the word true or false)
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Paraphrase: rewriting information in your own words
Summary: a brief statement of the main points
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Multiple Choice
How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing?
a paraphrase does not need to be written.
a paraphrase is written in your own words.
a paraphrase can challenge author's.
a paraphrase is not different from a summary.
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Reflection: Write a 10 word sentence explaining what you learned about today. Your response has to be EXACTLY 10 words.
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