This Grade 7 Expository Essay Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and an engaging culminating task - to get your students excited about expository essay writing. The unit includes a 23-day unit plan to help you fit all the useful teaching content included altogether.
 
This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7 Ontario Language Curriculum. Each page is linked to a specific expectation in the Ontario curriculum, which is indicated at the bottom of each page for easy teacher reference.
 
Worksheets: Students will enjoy completing a scaffolded workbook that teaches important expository essay writing skills, like developing a thesis, structuring an essay, researching using reliable sources, and formatting an essay using MLA style. Students will complete a structured culminating task called "Genius Hour - Expository Essay Assignment" which guides them through writing an expository essay on a topic they are passionate about.
 
Slides: Slides are included to help you introduce each concept to students. Slides also include interactive components where students type their answers directly on the slide.
 
This resource includes:
4-page Lesson Plan for the teacher (With 23 days of lessons, expectations, learning goal/success criteria, possible accommodations, and assessment strategies)
37-page All About Recount Writing Workbook
10-page "Recount Writing Assignment" Culminating Task
63 Slides for Google Slides™
 
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Title Page: All About Expository Writing
K-W-L Chart
What is an Essay?
What is the Topic?
What is the Purpose?
Who is the Audience?
Expository Writing
Expository Writing
Expository Writing
Expository Essay Example 1
Expository Essay Example 1
Expository Essay Example 1: Questions
Expository Essay Style
Expository Essay Style
Expository Essay: Introduction
Expository Essay: Introduction
Expository Essay: Introduction
Expository Essay: Thesis Statements
Expository Essay: Thesis Statements
Expository Essay: Thesis Statements
Expository Essay: Body
Expository Essay: Body
Expository Essay: Conclusion
Expository Essay: Conclusion
Expository Essay: Conclusion
Expository Essay: References
Gathering Information
Gathering Information
Choosing a Reliable Source
Expository Essay Example 2
Expository Essay Example 2
Expository Essay Example 2: Questions
Expository Essay Writing Tips
Thinking About Writing
Vocabulary
Genius Hour Expository Essay
Expository Essay Instructions
Planning Page: Choosing a Topic
Planning Page: Essay Structure
Planning Page: Body Paragraphs
Planning Page: References
Planning Page: Preparing to Write
Proofreading
Partner Proofreading
Reflection
Expository Essay Rubric
 
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