Presents an introduction to expository writing, explaining that it contains writing that informs or provides facts, and can include anything from a science report to a letter to the president, showing how to write with main ideas, supporting facts, and strong conclusions.
The young team at the literary magazine "Wordswork" learn from their quirky publisher, Professor Plot, about each stage of the writing process, covering prewriting, including brainstorming and planning; writing, including topic sentences and supporting details; revision; and proofreading.
Explores the process of writing stories through a visit with the editors of the fictional "Wordswork" magazine as they plan for the "story extravaganza" issue.
A discussion of wind and clouds, looking at the different types of clouds and how the wind affects them, and demonstrating how meteorologists use clouds and wind to predict weather patterns.
Introduces the concepts of forces, work, and how machines are used to make work easier, with descriptions of six simple machines, including the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wedge.
