Expository writing emerges as the theme for this issue of Wordswork, and the editors are on a quest to fill the magazine with writing that informs or provides facts. The team quickly realizes that expository writing can be anything from a school science project to a letter to the president! During the prewriting stage, the editors learn to choose a topic, conduct good research and organize information with the help of graphic organizers, like word webs and outlines. Once it’s time to write their expository pieces, Professor Plot reminds the kids of the importance of presenting main ideas, supporting details and developing a solid conclusion based on facts. Whether it’s a research report or a speech, the editors learn the value of informative writing using facts, examples and descriptions. Grades K-4