Expository Map

• Large white paper

• Fold in half

• Cut short lines on top half of folded paper

• Draw the Symbols and label

– Green for Title

– Blue for Subject/Vocabulary

– Red for Main Ideas

– Black with Black with Highlights for DetailsHighlights for Details

Title

Subject Vocabulary

Main Ideas

Details

Example of finished organizer. The top flaps open so students may write their information on the inside.

Expository Map MapTopic

Main Idea

3-5 Details

3-5 Details

3-5 Details

3-5 Details

Main Idea

Main Idea

Conclusion