1. The Expository Essay
Outline

2. Introductory Paragraph
Hook: Engage your reader in your topic with a quote, a statement of truth, a statistic, etc.
Background Information:
Give your reader two sentences or so on what is typically believed about your topic. For example, how love is treated by the movies.
Three-prong thesis statement: The true definition of ____ is _____ because/for example_____, ______, and __________.

3. Body Paragraph 1
Transition: Initially, the first, one way, primarily...
Reason 1 (1 sentence)
Supporting Details and Explanation (5 sentences)
Concluding Sentence (1 sentence)

4. Body Paragraph 2
Transition: Initially, the first, one way, primarily...
Reason 2 (1 sentence)
Supporting Details and Explanation (5 sentences)
Concluding Sentence (1 sentence)

5. Body Paragraph 3
Transition: Initially, the first, one way, primarily...
Reason 3 (1 sentence)
Supporting Details and Explanation (5 sentences)
Concluding Sentence (1 sentence)

6. Concluding Paragraph Transition: Finally, in summary,
with this thinking in mind…
Restate Thesis: Reword your thesis statement.
Closing: Leave your reader with a provocative
thought, a challenge to change thinking, a quote,
etc. that drives home your point.

7. Supporting Details Quotes on your subject from a credible source.
Real-life snapshot moments
Scenario examples
Facts/Statistics