Post on 08-Jan-2018
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Expository Writing
The Structure
+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
+The Expository Paragraph
+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)
+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.
+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!
+Example of an expository paragraph
Topic sentenceSupporting 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.