Expository Framework

During the expository unit, you will be asked to complete 250 marks worth of assignments. I will make a point of going through the list with you in class, but I would like you to start listing the activities you think you might choose in order make up 250 marks. List these in a new post on your blog called "Expository Choices."

Types of Expository Writing

The following pieces of writing are worth a possible 25 marks each (one page):
Brochure
Letter of Recommendation
Testimony (An Affidavit)
Itinerary
Message
Directions (include map)
How-to paragraphs (2)
Recipe
Travel directions
Instructions
Letter of Complaint
Reference Letter
Cover letter
Invitation

The following pieces of writing are worth a possible 50 marks each (two pages):
Letters
Biography (Not an autobiography, we've done that)
Memoir
Experiment
Personal Opinion
Explanation
Coaching (help your intended audience develop a skill or set of skills

Policy
Drills (Create your own homework or writing exercises)
Tutoring
Survey and Survey results
Reviews (film, music, food or product)
Comparisons
Persuasion (this is a lighter attempt than the 'persuasive essay' below)
Debates
Summary of a Political Speech
Summary of a Discussion
Travel brochures
Mediation
Peacemaking
Critiquing
Self-Defense
An interview

The following pieces of writing are worth a possible 100 marks each (4 pages—this may include process notes etc.):

Informative speech, Research speech (We will negotiate a topic)
Project (We will negotiate a topic)
Essays: informal, persuasive, literary, compare/contrast, expository (We will negotiate a topic)
Reports:
Situational Report-- to describe one-time events, such as trips, conferences, and seminars.
Investigative Rep -- to examine problems and supply facts – with little analysis.
Justification/Recommendation-- to make recommendations to management and
become tools to solve problems and make decisions.
Feasibility --to analyze problems and predict whether alternatives will be practical or advisable.
Research Studies --to study problems scientifically by analyzing a problem, developing hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
Proposals --to offer to solve problems, investigate ideas, or sell products and services