EDUT 5112 Best Practices - Expository Writing
Best Practices in Teaching Expository Writing
What's one skill you could impart to students, that will clarify their thinking, improve learning, and be used daily throughout their adult life too? The humble expository essay: 5 paragraphs of structured and factual information supporting a thesis. This course provides guidance for ELA and content area educators looking for engaging ways to improve both student expository writing, and writing instruction. Using key resources and examples, you’ll learn to differentiate between the typical structures of expository writing, understand how to use mentor texts for writing support, and activate the writing process for students and colleagues. Resources are also included for scaffolding and support for English learners and students who are neurodiverse, along with
strategies and insights to refresh your writing instruction. Let’s ensure students can master this lifelong and essential skill through the expository essay!