Informative / Expository Writing Prompts

Expository writing, sometimes called informative writing, seeks to relay information to the reader. It is one of the main modes of writing and includes such formats as reports, instructions, term papers and even business letters. Since this is the type of writing that most students will use in their adult lives, it is important that they learn to convey information clearly and concisely. To use the expository worksheets below, click on the title. You may then view the details and download it for free for home use or the classroom. Check out all of our writing prompts.

Something Green

In this writing worksheet, your student will write about something green.

Write About a State

In this worksheet, your student can practice writing informational text.

My Hometown – Writing Prompt

This writing prompt has your student writing an informative piece on her hometown.

A Local Organization

This writing worksheet will help your student with informational writing.

Rules of the Game – Writing Prompt

Your student will practice informative writing in this worksheet about explaining the rules of a game.