Writing that informs or
explains using examples
What are
some nonexamples of
expository
writing?
What are
some
examples of
expository
writing?
•Most school writing will be expository
writing.
•Expository writing teaches clear and
logical thinking
•Expository writing prepares students for
the business world.
Introduction
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Conclusion
Thesis Statement=
Subject + Opinion on Subject
Topic Sentence
Reasons
Examples
Concluding
Sentence
Topic Sentence
Reasons
Examples
Concluding
Sentence
Topic Sentence
Reasons
Examples
Concluding
Sentence
Transitions
Thesis Statement: The Thesis Statement tells the reader
what the essay is going to be about.
It is an opinion that sounds like a fact.
Example: Henry + gets into too much trouble.
Subject
Opinion
1. If you looked up “cute” in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Henry.
2. Soon I will adopt another cat.
3. Chocolate is delicious.
4. Kittens are adorable.
5. Dogs are a man’s best friend.
6. You are off your rocker if you like reptiles.
7. My dream is to become a cat whisperer.
Henry + gets into too much trouble.
Subject
Opinion
Topic sentence: The main idea or topic of the body paragraph is
stated. It proves the thesis statement.
Example: One way Henry causes trouble is that he pigs out on food.
Use a transition to begin.
Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact
that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to
start these sentences.
Example: First, Henry tries to steal Ava’s food at meal times.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: For example, often Henry tries to push Ava out of the way
when she attempts to eat food out of her bowl, even after he has
gobbled down his own food. This causes Ava to become nervous as
she eats.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: Secondly, Henry has also been known to tip over the
food container to steal additional food once his own meal has been
eaten. This also disrupts Ava and it causes a mess.
Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact
that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to
start these sentences.
Example: Another way that Henry demonstrates his overactive
appetite is that he constantly begs for food.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: For example, Henry wakes me up in the morning with a
piercing yowl directed into my ear to tell me that he is ready for
breakfast. If I don’t get up immediately to feed him, he begins to
walk back and forth across the bed continuing to yowl, making it
impossible for me to sleep.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: In addition to yowling for food, Henry also runs directly to
his food dish every time I walk around the house. If he thinks there is
any chance I am going to feed him, he runs ahead of me and often
trips me in the process.
Reason, Detail, Fact: Give the reader a main reason, detail, or fact
that relates to and supports the topic sentence. Use a transition to
start these sentences.
Example: Finally, Henry’s enthusiasm for food has forced me to have
to monitor how much he eats.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: For instance, because of Henry’s weight, at his yearly
check-up, the vet indicated that I need to put Henry on a diet to
prevent him from getting feline diabetes.
Explain, Example: Give an example for the statement made in the
previous reason, detail, fact sentence (yellow). Use a transition word!
Example: Consequently, to prevent Henry from indulging in too
much food, I give him less food than I do Ava and I watch him while
he eats so he does not eat more than he should.
The concluding sentence summarizes your paragraph and allows you
to state an opinion about the information!
(Relate it back to your thesis.)
Concluding Sentence: Remind the reader of your topic by restating
what the composition was about. Use a transition word!
Example: Therefore, not only does Henry eat too much, but he also
causes inconveniences to me and to Ava in his haste to devour his
food.
Remember the thesis: Henry + gets into too much trouble.
One way Henry causes trouble is that he wants food all of the time. First, Henry tries to steal
Ava’s food at meal times. For example, often Henry tries to push Ava out of the way when
she attempts to eat food out of her bowl, even after he has gobbled down his own food. This
causes Ava to become nervous as she eats. Secondly, Henry has also been known to tip over
the food container to steal additional food once his own meal has been eaten. This also
disrupts Ava and it causes a mess. Another way that Henry demonstrates his overactive
appetite is that he constantly begs for food. Specifically, Henry wakes me up in the morning
with a piercing yowl directed into my ear to tell me that he is ready for breakfast. If I don’t
get up immediately to feed him, he begins to walk back and forth across the bed continuing
to yowl, making it impossible for me to sleep. In addition to yowling for food, Henry also runs
directly to his food dish every time I walk around the house. If he thinks there is any chance I
am going to feed him, he runs ahead of me and often trips me in the process. Finally,
Henry’s enthusiasm for food forces me to constantly monitor how much he eats. For
instance, because of Henry’s weight, at his yearly check-up, the vet indicated that I needed
to put Henry on a diet to prevent him from getting feline diabetes. Consequently, to prevent
Henry from indulging in too much food, I give him less food than I do Ava and I watch him
while he eats so he does not eat more than he should. Therefore, not only does Henry eat
too much, but he also causes inconveniences to me and to Ava in his haste to devour his
food.