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Expository Essay

Writing

What is an Expository essay?


Expository essays require that the writer give
information, explain the topic or define
something.
Since they are factual, they are written without
emotion (no personal opinion= no I think
statements).
It contains an introduction, body paragraphs (e.g.
3 paragraphs) and a conclusion paragraph

Introduction
The introductory paragraph of any paper,
long or short, should start with a sentence
that grabs the interest of your readers.

Write a grabber!!!

Surprising fact:

The pentagon in the US has twice as many bathrooms as are


necessary. The famous government building was constructed
when segregation laws required that separate bathrooms be
installed for black people.
Humour:

When my younger brother switched fresh eggs for our hardboiled eggs during my sisters wedding as a prank , he did not
realize our father had taken those eggs and gave them to one
of his friends.
Quotation:

There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are


heard. Therefore, many countries in this world should allow
women to voice out their opinions about many things.

Thesis statement
It is a reasoned argument; a statement of a point
of view, opinion, or conviction written as the last
sentence in the first paragraph.
It must be a statement that can be supported
with evidence
It must be one sentence in length.
It has TWO parts. The correct thesis statement
contains both what you are going to prove and how
you are going to prove it.

Examples:

Violence in sports (what) takes away


the fun of the game and it is the main
cause of injuries (how).

There are numerous ways to reduce


road accidents (what) such as imposing
stricter rules, reducing speed limit
and educating the public about safety
(how).

Writing Paragraphs
Write a 5-paragraph essay : An introduction, 3
body paragraphs, and a conclusion
Each paragraph should contain a topic sentence
that states the main point of the paragraph taken
from the thesis statement.
The last paragraph should end with at least a
closing sentence that summarizes what you have
written or makes a connection to the next
paragraph this is called a transition sentence.

The topic sentence


States the main idea of a paragraph.
It is the first sentence of each new paragraph.
It tells your reader exactly what you are going to
discuss in the next sentences. Support your topic
sentence with the main idea and examples.

Example:
Next, road accidents can be reduced by
reducing speed limit (Topic sentence). This
measure needs to be taken to solve the
problem of countless accidents over the
years (main idea). Currently, the speed limit
at most highways is 110 km/h except Karak
highway with only a maximum speed of 90
km/h. Reducing the limit to only 100 km/h
and 80 km/h may result in a positive outcome
(example).

Transition words to start a


new paragraph
Another reason/ factor/
advantage etc.
On the whole
First, second, finally, next
Besides
Other than that
Apart from that
The fifth paragraph will be
your conclusion.

The conclusion
Your conclusion is the final paragraph in your essay.
It wraps up all of your ideas-a summary.
NO NEW ideas are to be added into your conclusion.
The final paragraph will summarize your main points
and re-assert your main claim. It should point out
your main points, but should not repeat specific
examples.
Read your essay to see if it flows well.
Check for grammatical errors

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