This is an interactive graphic organizer for expository writing. It helps students develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas. Suggested lesson activities that use this organizer are also provided.
Language Forms & Functions: N/A
Language Skills: Writing
- Plan and organize ideas
- Present main and supporting ideas, and where appropriate with elaboration
User Tips: - Read "Overview" on the web page for the instructions of using this organizer.
- Teachers may refer to the suggested ideas of how to use this tool in other writing activities.
- Apart from expository essays, this tool could also be used for planning argumentative essays.
This resource is provided by ReadWriteThink.org, a Thinkfinity website developed by the International Reading Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, and in partnership with the Verizon Foundation.
