Expository writing is factual; its purpose is to convey infromation about the world (Duke & Bennett-Armistead, 2003, cited by Tompkins, p. 171). This chapter introduced the types of expository writing: "All About..." books, collaborative report, individual reports, ABC books, riddles, multigenre projects, and cubes. Teaching expository writing to young students seems impossible but Tompkins insists that first or second graders could use expository writing with various reading, organizing, and sharing activities. A study showed that intensive expository reading and writing lesson improved students' ability to locate main ideas (Montelongo et.al. (2010), which could be a critical ability in academic settings .
As Wooje pointed out citing Tompkins, "expository writing is often done for a wide, unknown audience". To convey the contents more clearly could be the purpose of writing. Wooje recommended graphic organizers as a tool to deliver ideas "in an organized way". Visual images or illustrations can be helpful as well.
Reference
Montelongo, J., Herter, R.J., & Ansaldo, R. (2010). A lesson cycle for teaching expository reading and writing.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 53(8). 656-666. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.libproxy.lib.csusb.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=10&hid=12&sid=c34ab07b-9867-4aa6-8956-39021e2792ea%40sessionmgr12
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