Expository Writing What is it? What does it look like?

Expository Writing Describe Explain Give Information Inform

Expository Writing 4 types: 4 Describes a Process or Sequence 4 Compares and Contrasts 4 Describes Cause and Effect 4 Describes a Problem and Solution

Expository Writing What are the MUST HAVES?

Expository Writing Requirements: 4 Introduction (First Paragraph) 4 Thesis (Statement) 4 Body Paragraphs (3 of them) 4 Concluding Paragraph (last)

Introductory Paragraph 4 It’s the 1 st Paragraph of the essay 4 Contains the thesis statement

Thesis Statement Usually one sentence (or more) that summarizes the main idea of the essay

Thesis Statement 4 Contains your topic and an analysis, explanation or assertion about your topic 4 The kind of thesis statement depends on your topic

Thesis Statement 4 Analytical Question - requires you to break down an issue or idea and explaining this to the reader 4 Sample: An analysis of the setting of Roll of Thunder reveals a connection to the central conflict of the novel.

Thesis Statement 4 Explanatory Question - requires you to explain an idea/topic to the reader in the order you’ll be presenting it in your writing 4 Sample: The central conflict in Roll of Thunder is man versus society. In the novel, the Logans must deal with racism, the threat of losing their land, and find a means to protect their children.

Thesis Statement 4 Argumentative - requires you to make a claim about an argument and justify it with valid reasons and evidence 4 Sample: The Logans should take a stand and not shop at the Wallace store because the Wallaces are racists, violent people and a threat to African Americans in the community.

Body Paragraphs 4 Follow the introduction 4 Explain the main topic 4 Have their own opening and closing sentences.

Conclusion 4 Last Paragraph 4 Restates the main topic 4 Restates the thesis statement