Communication

ASSIGNMENT 2: Expository Writing

Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):

  • Recognize and appreciate how different forms, formats, structures, and features of texts enhance and shape meaning and impact
  •  Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Task:

Image result for expository writingExpository writing is a type of writing where the purpose is to explain, inform, or even describe. 

1. Make sure you review the characteristics and examples of expository writing in the introduction to this lesson before you begin this assignment.  Here is another helpful site.

2. Create a set of instructions. The instructions could be based on a concrete situation such as "How to program your new DVR player" or be more abstract such as "How to live in this world and still be happy". Be aware of your audience.

  • Try to develop a specific voice that is consistent throughout the writing.  Writer's Digest offers some suggestions.
  • Choose a title and an idea and write the piece using the conventions of an expository writing.
  • You may use humour or hyperbole to twist the piece, if you'd like.

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective.  Student demonstrates exemplary understanding of the text features, structure, and format of expository writing.  There is a clear purpose.  Ideas are fully developed. Accomplishes the purpose with originality, individuality, and maturity and sophistication.

Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.

Submission:

Use the "2.2 Expository Writing" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.