Description
Transform your students into confident, organized writers with this Expository, Informational, How-To, Persuasive, and Essay Writing Packet! Are you searching for an engaging and easy-to-teach resource that helps students master informative essays, how-to writing, and persuasive paragraphs? This comprehensive packet includes everything you need to teach your students how to plan, draft, revise, and publish expository writing with confidence!
With anchor charts, detailed organizers, writing prompts, rubrics, and publishing templates, this resource provides both structure and creativity. Students will learn how to explain, inform, and share ideas clearly—while you’ll have the support you need to deliver focused, step-by-step instruction in your classroom or writing workshop.
INCLUDED:
- Print and Digital and Color and Black-and-White formats
ANCHOR CHARTS & POSTERS
- Expository, Informational, Persuasive, How-To, and Essay Writing definitions
- Writing Process, Thesis, and Strong Word Choice
- Using Evidence & Details, Text Structures, and Transition Words
- Hooks, Introductions, Conclusions, and Paragraph Structure (T.E.E.)
- Writing Goals and Effective Leads & Endings
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS & PLANNING PAGES
- Brainstorming webs, idea lists, and main idea maps
- Planning sheets for thesis, introduction, and supporting details
- Text structure, sequencing, and paragraph organizers
- How-To Writing step-by-step templates
- Book Review and Informative Essay planning pages
STUDENT WRITING PAGES
- Rough draft and final publishing pages
- 10 Expository Writing Prompts in 6 differentiated versions:
- Checkpoint version with built-in reminders
- Prompt with small illustration box
- Prompt with large illustration box
- Prompt with lines only for extended writing
- Extra final draft pages for publishing
BONUS EXTRAS
- Grading Rubric for teacher and student assessment
- Expository Writing Flip Book for interactive notebooks
- Bulletin Board Pennants for publishing and display
PERFECT FOR:
- Teaching Informational and Expository Writing Units
- How-To Writing and Procedural Texts
- Persuasive Writing Practice and opinion essays
- Writing Centers, Workshop, or Sub Plans
- Cross-curricular writing (Science, Social Studies, Biographies, etc.)
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Megan L. –
This resource really helped my kids grasp the concept that we were learning! It had many different opportunities for learning the content.
Lisa B. –
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Wendi Petersen – Empowering Little Learners –
This was a great resource to supplement my expository writing unit.
Melody M. –
My kids enjoyed using this during writing. They found it very helpful.
Susan W. –
This was a great resource to help with writing. It saved me a lot of time .
Jana Ashworth –
This was a great resource. It was very inclusive for all students.
Patricia Z. –
Such a great resource. The visuals were helpful for my El learners. Thank you!
James M. –
This is a great resource for students and teachers to use.
Chasing Rainbows –
Loved it!!! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Emily C. –
Amazing resource to help my students and save time!
Donna E S. –
Great resource to have available when working on expository writing.
Lauren Andersen –
Thank you. This was a great supplement to our district curriculum.
Magic in Room 103 –
Thanks for this great expository writing resource.
Chloe W. –
This resource was a total lifesaver! It was super easy to prep and engaging for my students. I used it with my 2nd grade class, and they were so into it — even my reluctant learners got excited. I really appreciated the clear instructions and the thoughtful design.
katie C. –
This is great for introducing informational writing pieces.
Rachel Richards –
This resource was exactly what I needed! It’s well-organized, easy to use, and saved me so much planning time. The materials are engaging and student-friendly, and they align well with curriculum standards. I especially appreciated the clear instructions and thoughtful design. Highly recommend to other educators looking for quality content!
Taylor’d for Kiddos –
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Jerelyn C. –
Great writing practice for students to prepare for our state test!
Stacy Ann M. –
Engaging and effective! This activity kept my students focused while reinforcing key skills. Easy to use and perfect for small groups
Maria G. –
Such a great bundle for writing, really helped bring my students writing to life!