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The word “expository” comes from the term

“expose,” which means to reveal.

An expository essay explains a topic by

providing facts, quotations and other details.

The purpose is to inform, explain, describe, or

define the author's subject to the reader.

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• Essays that describe or give information

on a topic.

• Essays that analyze events, ideas, objects,

or written works.

• Essays that describe a process.

• Essays that explain a position (opinion) on a

topic.

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The expository essay follows the standard essay

format

Introduction : 1st paragraph

Body: 2nd, 3rd, 4th paragraph

Conclusion: 5th paragraph

There are usually three (3) body paragraphs in an

expository essay.

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1. It c

2. It must be arguable and written in complete sentence.

3. usually found in the last sentence of the

first paragraph.

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Provide evidence to back up what you are

saying. Support your thesis with facts and

reasoning. You can use quotes, statistical data,

facts, expert’s opinions, or other strong

examples to support your thesis.

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Do not simply list facts. Incorporate these as

examples into your body paragraphs to support

your position, but at the same time make your

point as clearly and as concisely possible.

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I am going to discuss shoplifting.

This is a topic, but doesn’t explain how it will be

developed. Also, in an essay, NEVER say, “I am going to

discuss…” because this is THROWAWAY writing!

Let’s add a controlling idea to the topic to create a good

thesis statement and drop the “I” because this is not a

personal narrative.

Shoplifting is a serious offense.

NOW the thesis statement contains a clearly worded

opinion!

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Whenever possible, avoid using 1st or 2nd person

pronouns like I, you, we, my, your, our, etc. in your

expository essay.

It is best to write in 3rd person singular or plural,

using he, she, it, they, etc. That way your essay

appears impersonal and therefore rational and

believable.

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Your essay should be concise. Make your point

and conclude your essay. Don’t make the mistake

of believing that repetition and over-stating your

case will score points with your readers.

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• a rhetorical question

• a startling fact or statement

• a quotation

• a statistic

• a definition

Example: Drinking while driving is the number one cause of death of

teenage males in the U.S.

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Transition words improve the organization and

flow of your essay, allowing the reader to move

smoothly from point to point with ease.

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Do not simply restate the thesis as your

conclusion.

After providing evidence, you should be able to

“come to a conclusion” based on it and write

about that to wrap up your essay.

Use transition words in your conclusion.

• In summary,

• To conclude,

• All things considered,

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• Organization is the key

• The thesis is the heart

• Transitions are the glue for key ideas

• Examples, evidence, and explanations are the

meat

• Conclusions tie it all together