Which one of the following best illustrates expository instruction?
A) Students in Mr. Phillips' English class discuss underlying themes in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
B) Students in Mr. Richards' science class look at handouts and PowerPoint slides that depict the life cycle of the butterfly.
C) Students in Ms. Thaller's geometry class work at their desks trying to prove the side-angle-side theorem for triangles.
D) Students in Ms. Verden's history class write the answers to a series of short questions in a workbook and then turn the page to get feedback regarding the correct answers.

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Expository instruction is characterized by the delivery of information or content to students. In this scenario, students are receiving information about the life cycle of the butterfly through handouts and PowerPoint slides, which is an example of expository instruction. The other choices involve activities that require more student interaction and participation, such as discussions, proof-building, and question-answer feedback.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Expository Instruction