1. Expository Writing
The Structure

2. Expository Essay This structure should look familiar to you:
1st paragraph: Introduction
2nd paragraph: Body Paragraph #1
3rd paragraph: Body Paragraph #2
4th paragraph: Body Paragraph #3
5th paragraph: Conclusion

3. The Expository Paragraph

4. Topic sentence Summarizes the main idea of that paragraph.
1st sentence in a paragraph.
Every paragraph should have a topic sentence.
General not specific (not quotes or pieces of evidence)

5. Supporting sentences Introduce evidence/fact/reason.
Explain why evidence/fact/reason means.
Show why evidence/fact/reason supports the topic.
Usually, 2-3 supporting sentences per paragraph.

6. Closing sentence Restates the topic sentence.
Summarizes what has been said in a paragraph.
Every paragraph has a closing sentence.
DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS OR EVIDENCE!

7. Example of an expository paragraph
Topic sentence Supporting sentences Closing sentence One of the many qualities of a good friend is loyalty. Loyalty is a strong feeling of support or allegiance. It asks friends to support one another and be faithful with the friendship no matter what happens. Loyalty is important quality in a good friend because it builds support and faithfulness.