TEST Directions: Read each paragraph carefully. Identify whether the paragraph is EX- explanatory or PR- persuasive. Write only the letters on the blank. 1. How is Ice Cream Made? Ice cream is made with milk, cream and sugar. All of the ingredients are mixed together. Then, the mixed ingredients are heated up to kill off any germs. Flavors and colors are added next, strawberry flavored ice cream is usually pink. The mixture is then frozen and whipped at the same time. This makes it softer.​