Hooray! Our list of expository writing prompts was created with younger writers in mind, but these ideas are actually very useful good for writers of many ages and stages of life.
You see…
The basics are a fantastic starting point regardless of the writer’s age. So take a look now and enjoy!
A Few Words on Expository Writing
This form of writing is a method of writing in which the author describes, informs, or explains a topic to the reader.
Learning how to write an expository paper (or essay) is one of the most important skills that students can develop from an early age. Of course, it is also a skill one may develop or refine at any age or stage in school or life.
Expository writing is a lifelong skill that will serve students not only throughout the rest of their school years but also throughout their entire lives.
Great Topic Choices for Your English Classes
Again, our list of expository prompts while created with younger students in mind is also appropriate for writers of all ages.
You see…
Some of the ideas to write about are listed below ask your students and writers to explain a concept (such as why it’s so important to eat healthy foods).
Other expository topic ideas allow them to practice their expository writing skills by explaining why they hold a particular viewpoint or belief (such as why a person they find heroic should be admired by others).
As students and their classmates go through these descriptive prompts, they’ll improve their descriptive writing skills and will gain a better understanding of what it means to explain or teach something to another person.
33 Expository Writing Prompts for Everyone
Use this fantastic list of prompts with your writers today!
- Think of your most valued possession. Explain why it is so important to you.
- Explain why it is so important for kids to attend school.
- Think about a time when you did something that you didn’t want to do. Explain why you did it anyway.
- Think of a person whom you consider to be a hero. Explain why other people should admire this person.
- Explain three ways that people can do nice things for one another.
- Explain what you would do if a friend got mad at you for something that you didn’t do.
- Think about a famous person whom you would like to meet and explain why you would want to meet them.
- Choose an important tool that can be found in our classroom. Explain how it has made an impact on teachers and students.
- Think about a time when you couldn’t stop laughing and explain what happened.
- Explain why it is important to eat healthy foods.
- Explain why you shouldn’t have too many sweets or snacks.
- Think of something your parents always tell you and explain why it is or isn’t true.
- Are you the oldest, middle, or youngest child in your family? Explain what you like or dislike about your position.
- Think about what you want to be when you grow up and explain why you think that would be the best job.
- Explain what your favorite thing to do after school is.
- Choose your favorite holiday and explain why people celebrate it.
- Think about one of your best friends and explain why you like them.
- Explain what it means to be a good person.
- Explain what you would do if you were at a store and couldn’t find your grownup.
- Choose a type of transportation (car, bike, plane, etc.) and explain why it is beneficial for people who use it.
- Explain what you like most about living in our city.
- Think of one of your family’s traditions. Explain why it matters to your family and how you perform the tradition.
- Explain why it is important for students to learn how to do math.
- Think of something that you know how to do well and explain how to do it as if you were teaching someone who didn’t know.
- Explain why it is important for students to follow our classroom rules.
- Explain what you would do if you saw someone being bullied.
- Choose a food that you love and explain what you like about it.
- Think of your favorite TV show and explain why you like it better than other programs.
- Explain what you like most about summer vacation.
- Choose your favorite book and explain what elements made it a good book.
- Think about how you feel when someone notices something you’ve done well. Explain what kinds of feelings you get.
- Choose one of your favorite activities and explain what you like most about it.
- Explain why it is important to help people who are less fortunate than us.
Bonus List of Simple Ideas Expository Essays or Compositions
Write about your:
- Favorite movie
- Favorite toy
- Favorite music
- Favorite animal or
- A particular animal
and explain in detail what you like most about it.
Oh yeah!
We hope your writers enjoyed this bonus list of things to write about for youngsters.
Maybe they’ll even share them with a good friend who isn’t in their English or writing class. Now, wouldn’t that be a hoot!
A Few Final Thoughts
These all-new expository writing prompts are full of interesting topics and ideas that writers will be excited to describe.
Use these ideas with your students and kids. By doing so, you’ll help your students learn the valuable skill of narrative writing, composition, and expository writing skill development.
Now is the perfect time for your young students to pick a good topic they enjoy and practice this form of writing. Doing so will help them refine their writing skills and help give them a boost when they have to write more elaborate essays later on in life (such as I in middle school, high school, college and beyond).
Links & Resources
- 30 Expository Writing Prompts for 4th Grade
- Explanatory Writing: 22 Writing Prompt Ideas for Students
- Opinion Writing Topics for 2nd Grade
- What is Expository Writing?
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