Fun Writing: Explaining Our World
Learning to write about real things Sharing what we know with others Grade 1 Expository Writing
What Do You Know?
Think about your favorite animal What makes it special? Can you tell a friend about it?
What is Expository Writing?
Writing that teaches or explains Tells facts about real things Helps others learn something new Like being a teacher with your words!
Let's Practice Together!
Look at this apple What can we say about it? Color, size, taste, where it grows
Facts vs. Feelings
{"left":"The apple is red\nI like apples\nApples grow on trees","right":"Apples are yummy\nApples are round\nApples are my favorite"}
Good Expository Writing Uses Facts
Start with what you can see Tell about size, color, and shape Share where something lives or grows Explain what it does
Remember This!
Good writers are good observers Look carefully, then write what you see
Your Turn to Write!
Choose: dog, cat, or bird Write 3 facts about your animal Draw a picture to match Share with a partner
Making Our Writing Even Better
Use describing words Tell the size: big, small, tiny Name the colors you see Add details that help others picture it
We Are Expository Writers!
We learned to write facts We used describing words We helped others learn new things Keep practicing and observing!