In Texas, our 4th graders take STAAR writing, in which they are required to write based upon an expository/ persuasive prompt. This is what I've used for the past two years to help my students build these skills. Expository writing is more sequential based, while narrative writing is telling a story. This is an entire year's worth of journal writing, including a mixture of expository and personal narrative prompts. Here's how it can be used to benefit all students, grades 2-5: Monday Night:Send