the expository essay

The Expository Essay

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What is an expository essay?

An expository essay explains, or acquaints the reader with knowledge about the topic. Expository essays use facts and statistical information, or examples.

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What is an expository essay?

For this expository essay, you can use “I” since you will be proving your thesis through personal experiences and anecdotes.

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Expository essays also have a distinct format.

The main idea (thesis statement) must be specific enough to be supported within the essay.

Each supporting paragraph must have a main supporting idea and all other sentences must relate directly to it.

Transition words or phrases are important as they help the flow and reinforce the logic.

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Expository essays also have a distinct format.

Finally, the conclusion paragraph should originally restate the main idea (thesis) and the main supporting ideas. Finish with the a statement that reinforces your position in a meaningful and memorable way.

Never introduce new material in the conclusion.

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2006 TN Expository Prompt

Writing Situation: “Everyone enjoys receiving a gift.”

What is the best gift you ever received? Why was it so special?

Directions for Writing: Now explain in an essay what your favorite gift was and why it was so special. Support your reasons with examples and details

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Topic sentence or thesis statement:The best gift I ever received was a puppy given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday.

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Supporting reason or idea 1: (Complete Sentence)

Being an only child, the puppy became a welcomed companion.

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Comforts me when I am sad __________________________ ____________________________________________________ __________________________

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Comforts me when I am sad Play together__________________________ __________________________

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Comforts me when I am sad Play togetherSleeps in my room

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Being an only child, Mac became a welcomed companion.

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As the Mac grew up, he became a fierce watchdog.

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Topic sentence or thesis statement:The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday.

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Guards the house when we are away__________________________ ____________________________________________________ __________________________


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Guards the house when we are awayProtects me from other dogs__________________________ __________________________


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Guards the house when we are awayProtects me from other dogsWarns me of approaching strangers.


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Mac has taught me about responsibility.

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Fed and bathed Max______________________________________________

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Fed and bathed MaxTook Max for walks_______________________

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Fed and bathed MaxTook Max for walksMade sure Max had his shots

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Max is the most valuable gift I have ever received.

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companion __________________________ ____________________________________________________ __________________________

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companion watchdog__________________________ __________________________

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companion watchdoglesson in responsibility

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Developing the introductory paragraph.

Use a HOOK to engage the reader:The Hook (PowerPoint Download)

Topic sentence or thesis statement:

The best gift I ever received was a puppy named Mac, given to me by my grandmother for my 8th birthday.

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Developing the introductory paragraph.

There’s an old saying, “Dog is man’s best friend.” On my eighth birthday my grandmother gave me the gift of a best friend, my first puppy, Mac. It was the most wonderful outstandinggift I have ever received.

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The concluding paragraph

The concluding paragraph:

Restates the main idea or thesisSummarizes the supporting ideas

Ends with a punch!

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The concluding paragraph

All in all, I would have to a say that Mac is the best gift I have ever received. He has become a trusted friend, he is a ferocious watchdog, and through Mac, I have learned the meaning of responsibility. As the saying goes, Mac is the “gift that keeps on giving.”

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Expository Essay Graphic Organizer

Utilize the four square graphic organizer template to develop an expository essay.

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Graphic Organizer

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Expository Essay Resources

The Expository EssayExpository Writing PromptsExpository EssayTN Writing Prompts Transition Words

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Review!

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