STATION+ONE+Expository+Writing

What is Expository Writing?
Expository writing seeks to inform, explain, clarify, define or instruct.

Some background info: http://www.thewritingsite.org/resources/genre/expository.asp

__**Here are some Expository Writing Prompts:**__ 1. Write about what you think the world will be like in 100 years. 2. We are learning all the time. Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you. 3. You have been asked by your principal to recommend one course which will help you prepare for the job you want in the future. It could be a course your school is already offering or a new course. Write an essay to explain to your principal the course you would recommend. Be sure to give the reasons for your suggestion. 4. Explain the main reasons why you think students drop out of school. 5. Talk about your favorite music and why you like it. 6. Think of your favorite year in school. Explain why it was your favorite year. 7. Friends are important, but everyone has a different opinion of what makes a good friend. Explain what, in your opinion, makes a good friend. 8. Some teachers are special. Without giving any names, explain why one particular teacher in your life was special. 9. If you could change one thing about your school, what would you change? Explain why. 10. We all get angry at times, but different people react in different ways. Some people show their anger openly, and some hide it within themselves. Explain and describe what you do when you get mad. 11. Friends sometimes experience conflicts. Explain why this happens. 12. If someone were new to your town, explain to him/her the highlights. 13. If you could make changes to your school lunchroom, what would you do? 14. Most people like one particular animal more than others. Explain why your favorite animal is your favorite animal. 15. Most people remember one day that really was special. Think about a special day you have had and write an essay explaining why that day was so special. 16. Your generation faces many problems. Identify one of these problems that you feel is the most important, explain it, and propose some possible solutions to the problem. 17. Much has been written about the negative effects of television on young people. Are all television shows bad for children? Write an essay describing a show you feel has a positive impact on today’s teens and explain how the show could be helpful. 18. Rules are important in our daily lives. We have rules for driving, rules for studying, and even rules for playing. Think about the rules you have in your school. What three rules should every school have? Write an essay explaining to the reader the three rules you selected. Give clear reasons why each one is needed. 19. Games are fun and often teach us something as well. Think about your favorite game. Write a paper telling about your favorite game. Explain to the reader your reasons for enjoying it. 20. Suppose you have been appointed to a neighborhood improvement committee. You must make recommendations on ways to make your neighborhood a better place to live. Think about some changes you would like to make in your neighborhood. Write an essay to inform your reader of changes you would recommend to improve your neighborhood and why these changes are important. 21. If you could choose any animal for a class pet, what would you choose and why? 22. What is your favorite time of the year? Explain why this is your favorite time. 23. Everyone has something or someone that is important to him/her. Pick an object, a person, or a feeling that is important to you and explain why it is so important in your life. 24. Eating healthy foods is very important. Write an essay explaining why it is important to eat healthy foods. 25. Explain why it is important to learn to read. 26. Think back to when you were little and had a favorite toy. Explain why you liked this particular toy. 27. Everyone has chores to do. Explain why you do the job or chore you have. 28. If you could be any other person for a day, who would you be? Explain why you would like to be that person for a day. 29. We are increasingly worried about our environment. Write an essay explaining about one environmental problem you think is important and propose some possible solutions to the problem. 30. Suggest one change that you think can make this country better.