Expository Writing

Definition
Define the important word(s) in the prompt. It is the first sentence of the introduction.

Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement

• Subject
• 2 Ideas about the Subject
• Last sentence of the introduction
• Subject ...because Idea 1 and Idea 2
• EX: Peer pressure can create positive results because

Topic Sentences

Topic Sentences

• Guide the body paragraphs
• Ideas about the subject
• That are in the Thesis Statement
• There are 2 topic sentences

Body Paragraph Details

Details

• After the topic sentence
• For example, who, what
• Other details could include where/when
• ****Why and How

Bozo Detail Words

• Do not tell wwwwwh
• Someone, you, stuff

Putting It All Together

Building an Expository Essay

• Introductory Paragraph
• Body Paragraph 1
• Body Paragraph 2
• Conclusion

Expository Essays

• Introductory Paragraph-Definition and Thesis
• The thesis has the subject + 2 Ideas
• Idea 1 goes in the Topic Sentence of Body Paragraph 1
• Idea 2 goes in the Topic Sentence of Body Paragraph 2
• So far I have a total of 3 Paragraphs

Conclusion

How do I rephrase the thesis in the Conclusion?

• Copy the subject (which we defined in sentence 1)
• Begin the sentence with "Although"
• Add one more sentence that looks to the future or answers the question "so what?"