What is an

Expository Essay?
 What Is an Expository Essay?
The expository essay is a genre of academic writing that
discusses a topic in detail. It explains the main topic by
providing the information in chronological order. This type of
essay aims to provide the reader with all the information that
they need to understand a topic easily.
• According to the expository essay definition:
“It is a type of essay in which a writer investigates the
topic by evaluating the evidence to explain, clarify, and illustrate
the idea in a way that it becomes clear for the reader.”
Features of
an Expository
Essay
Types of Expository Essay
Compare and contrast essay: It
is a type of essay that compares
and contrasts two things.
Problem and solution
essay: This essay presents a
problem and provides its
possible solutions.
Cause and effect essay: This
essay tries to find out the causes
of some things and their effects
on something.
Classification essay: In this
essay, the topic is divided into
categories. The examples, ideas,
and characters are defined for
each category in the form of
groups.
Process essay: This essay
explains the process of making
or doing something.
Definition essay: This essay
defines what the topic exactly
means. A definition
essay provides clear and specific
information about the topic and
uses examples to clarify it.
 Read and see the difference

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using GPS signals.
 Compare and Contrast Essay

The compare and contrast essay is a type of essay

in which the writer compares and contrasts two things. The
writer compares the similarities between the two selected
subjects and contrasts the differences in those subjects. The
subjects should belong to the same category.
For example; Compare and contrast two oranges or two
apples. You can compare and contrast the color of
apples, the shape, the size, etc. You cannot compare the
color of an apple with an orange. It doesn’t make sense
as they don’t belong to the same category.
 Cause and Effect Essay

In the cause and effect essay, the writer tries to find the
cause of something; why did something happen? and what effects
it might have. This type of essay has built around the reason that
caused something to happen and its possible impacts.
There are two ways to structure a cause and effect
essay:
• Block structure: All the causes are presented first and then all of
its effects.
• Chain structure: Each of the causes is followed by its effect
straight away.
This essay could be based upon assumptions or could
be based on facts, but either way, they should be validated.
 Problem and Solution Essay

In the problem solution essay, the writer identifies a

problem and then proposes its solution. The writer examines the
particular subject from various aspects and perspectives prior to
providing a solution. This essay is somewhat similar to the cause
and effect essay.
For example; You choose to write about the coronavirus.
You’ll examine the problem thoroughly i.e. how the virus came into
existence? How is it spreading, What problems has it caused for
society? etc.
After examining the problem, you’ll suggest its possible solutions; how
to overcome this situation? What precautionary measures do we need
to take to protect ourselves from the virus? etc.
 Process Essay

The process essay refers to the process of something i.e. how to

make an apple pie. This type of writing includes a step by step process of
making or doing something.
For example; You are writing about how to bake a cake. You’ll provide
the complete recipe in a proper sequence i.e.
1. Preheat the oven for half an hour at 180 degree
2. Mix the baking powder, cocoa powder, flour, and sugar
3. Beat the eggs
4. Add the beaten eggs into the mixture
5. Melt the butter and chocolate and add them into the mixture
6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake
This is how you write a process essay, it provides the complete
process of doing something. The goal is to provide the process in such a way
that the reader can follow the sequence without any mistake.
 Definition Essay
The definition essay is a type of
expository essay that gives a complete
description of the topic. It explains what the
term or the topic of the essay exactly means.
Some terms have concrete meanings like glass,
book, etc. Whereas some have abstract
meanings like love, respect, honor, etc.
The definition essay revolves around
explaining the purpose, what, why, and how
aspects of the topic of the essay. This essay
could start with the dictionary definition and
ultimately provide the extended definition.
 Classification Essay

• The classification essay divides the essay topic into

different groups and categories. The categories are
further explained in detail to clarify the topic. Each
group or category has its own examples, object,
character, and ideas.
• For example:
• If you write about different types of shoes, each of the
body paragraphs will define the characteristics of
different shoes.
Difference Between Persuasive Essay And
The Expository Essay
 THE FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
A common method for writing an expository essay is
the five-paragraph approach. This is, however, by no means
the only formula for writing such essays. If it sounds
straightforward, that is because it is; in fact, the method
consists of:
1.an introductory paragraph
2.three evidentiary body paragraphs
3.a conclusion
 The format for every essay is generally the same. It has an introduction, a thesis
statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. What makes these essays different
from each other is the purpose due to which they are written.
1.Introduction
1. a. A captivating hook statement
2. b. Brief background information
3. c. An intriguing thesis statement
2.Body Paragraphs
1. a. Body paragraph 1: First main point, its supporting evidence and transition to the
second body paragraph
2. b. Body paragraph 2: Second main point, its supporting evidence and transition to the
third body paragraph
3. c. Body paragraph 3: Third main point, its supporting evidence and transition to the
conclusion
3.Conclusion
1. Reinstate the thesis statement
2. Summarize all the main points
3. Provide a good message
Expository
Essay
Graphic
Organizer
 How to Write an Expository Essay
Before you start writing your essay, make
sure that you have enough evidence and
credible information to explain your idea.
1. Choose a Topic

Pick an interesting
and good expository essay
topic to write an essay on.
The topic must be
captivating and fascinating
enough that immediately
catches the reader's
attention.
2. Create an Expository
Essay Outline

An expository essay
outline helps you give a
proper structure to your
essay. The idea of an
outline is to organize all the
content that helps in
compiling a good
expository essay.
 Expository Essay Outline
An outline helps in organizing information and
keeping the essay in proper structure. It is like a
blueprint of an essay that acts as a road map for
you to craft a compelling essay. Before you start
jotting down words on a piece of paper, you should
craft an outline for your expository essay.
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay Outline
The 5 paragraph essay outline usually consists of 1 introduction, 3 body, and 1
conclusion paragraph. Here is a 5 paragraph essay outline structure:

Paragraph I: Introduction
A. Hook statement: Attention grabber
B. Brief background information is necessary for the reader to
understand the subject in discussion
C. Informative thesis statement
Paragraph II: Body Paragraph I
A. Topic sentence: The first main idea of the essay that explains the
topic
B. Supporting evidence
C. Analysis of the evidence
D. Concluding remarks and transition to the next idea
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay Outline
The 5 paragraph essay outline usually consists of 1 introduction, 3 body, and 1
conclusion paragraph. Here is a 5 paragraph essay outline structure:

Paragraph III: Body Paragraph II

A. Topic sentence: The second main idea of the essay
B. Supporting evidence
C. Analysis of the evidence
D. Concluding remarks and transition to the next idea
Paragraph IV: Body Paragraph III
A. Topic sentence: The most important central idea of the essay
B. Supporting evidence
C. Analysis of the evidence
D. Concluding remarks
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay Outline
The 5 paragraph essay outline usually consists of 1 introduction, 3 body, and 1
conclusion paragraph. Here is a 5 paragraph essay outline structure:

Paragraph V: Conclusion
A. Restate the thesis statement
B. A brief summary of the essay
C. Reveal unanswered questions
D. Call to action
 How to Write an Expository Essay Outline?
“Create an essay outline before the actual write-up.”

It doesn’t matter what type of paper or

essay you are writing, creating an outline is
essential. Brainstorm for the ideas that you
want to include in your essay and note the
key points in the outline. When you write the
essay you can refer back to it to ensure that
you have included all the important
information.
 When you start writing an
Choose A essay the first thing you need is a
good topic that enthralls the
Captivating reader. When you choose
an expository essay topic you need

Topic to make sure it intrigues the

reader. The essay topic should
arouse the reader’s curiosity.
 An introduction is the first opportunity
you get to make a good impression on the
reader’s mind. Therefore, make sure your
introduction is not just captivating but
informative. It should not deviate from the
main idea of the essay.
1.Start your introduction paragraph with an eye-
Write a catching hook statement that identifies the
purpose of the essay. The hook statement should
give an idea to the reader of what you are going to
Tempting reveal in your essay.
2.Provide some brief background of the topic that

Introduction sets the ground of the essay. The background

information is necessary to make the idea clear to
the reader.
3.Write a well-defined thesis statement that
provides a sort of navigation for your essay. It is a
precise, clear, and one-sentence summary of the
whole essay.
 The body part is the section where you
provide evidence that supports your thesis
statement. The main goal of this section is to

Craft The thoroughly investigate the topic with the help

of factual evidence.

Informative 1. Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence that

reveals one specific idea about the topic.

Body
2. Present the factual evidence that supports the thesis
statement as well as the topic of the essay. Thoroughly
analyze these facts and evidence without being biased

Paragraphs
and discuss the importance of the evidence.
3. Provide a concluding remark that elaborates on the topic
sentence and smoothly transitioned to the next
paragraph.
 The conclusion is the final section of
the essay which leaves an impact on the
reader’s mind. Hence it should be informative
enough that it convinces the reader of your
case. And, it should leave an everlasting
Draft a impression on the reader's mind.
1.Start the conclusion paragraph by
Convincing reinstating the thesis statement to remind
the reader about the purpose of the essay.
Conclusion 2.Summarize the essay and discuss the
significance of the topic of your essay.
3.Reveal unanswered questions and provide
a call to action.
 Once you have completed a rough
outline, the next step is to make essential
changes. Editing an outline is much easier than
editing the whole essay.
1.Read your outline and check if you have included any
irrelevant or unnecessary information in your essay.

Editing
2.Remove the extra details which are not required and
are not serving the actual purpose of the essay.
3.Check if your information is in a logical structure and
following the format of the essay.
4.Make sure that all the information is logically
connecting and directly associating with the main
topic of the essay.
 Expository Essay Outline Template

• https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/expository-essay-
outline/expository-essay-outline-template.pdf
• https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/expository-essay-
outline/expository-essay-outline-sample.pdf
 Write the Introduction

Expository writing informs the readers or explains a

certain topic. Therefore, adding an unknown and
engaging fact will help you hook your reader and keep
them glued to your essay.
Don’t assume that your reader already knows
everything about the topic. Create a background
regarding your topic for the readers. This will help them
understand the topic better.
Pay careful attention to the opening lines and take into
account the following points while writing an
introductory paragraph:
• Provide interesting information or ask a
question
• Introduce all the necessary information to help
the reader understand what the expository
paper is all about
• Write an effective thesis statement
 Prepare the Body
Paragraphs
The body paragraphs are written to provide
supporting evidence and to explain the topic in detail.
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence,
provides facts and opinions to expand and explain
the topic. Transition words are used to logically
connect the paragraphs and to maintain the smooth
flow of the essay.
The number of body paragraphs can vary according
to the topic. Keep in mind the following points when
you proceed to the body of the essay:
• Provide a key idea of each paragraph
• Include supporting sentences in each of your
body paragraphs
• Explain the significance of your provided facts
and examples
 Craft a Conclusion
To conclude your essay, begin the concluding
paragraph by restating your thesis statement.
Your conclusion should be strong and powerful
to give a concise overview of your topic.
Add questions or propose further action to
engage the readers. Don’t add any new details in
the concluding paragraph, just wrap up your
essay and restate the thesis briefly.
Ensure the following information to come up
with an effective and interesting expository
composition.
• Provide an overview of the essay
• Discuss the possible solutions
• Discuss the importance of your research
Revise Your Essay
Do not forget to revise your essay as a
good thorough read helps you refine
your essay. Revise your essay to check
the following things:
• Correct any spelling and
grammatical errors
• Correct the punctuation errors
• Make sure that your essay is
making sense
• Check if your content is in a
logical flow
• Check the sentence structure
• Remove any irrelevant information
 Examples

• https://www.myperfectwords.com/expository-essay/expository-
essay-on-global-warming.pdf
• https://www.myperfectwords.com/expository-essay/expository-
essay-sample.pdf
• https://www.myperfectwords.com/expository-essay/expository-
essay-on-education.pdf
 What is an argumentative Essay?

An argumentative essay is a
genre of essay in which the writer takes
a strong stance on an issue to convince
the reader and win them over to their
ideology.
It is similar to a persuasive
essay; the only difference is, it is based
on logic and evidence. Whereas, a
persuasive essay is based on the
writer’s emotions and personal opinion.
 How To Write An Argumentative Essay
Outline?
An argumentative essay follows the same
structure as any other type of essay. The only
difference is, it has an additional paragraph that
states the opposing arguments and their refuting
reasons. There are three types of
argument models used to outline an
argumentative essay: Classical, Toulmin, and
Rogerian.
 Argumentative Essay Structure
An argumentative essay format follows these three major models:

Classical Model
In the classical model, the
writer tries to convince the reader with
his/her side of the argument. The
writer discusses both sides of the
argument and then presents the
evidence to support his claim.
 Argumentative Essay Structure
An argumentative essay format follows these three major models:

Toulmin Model
Founded by Philosopher Stephen
E. Toulmin, the Toulmin model presents
evidence that makes it difficult to argue
with a claim. Rather than presenting both
sides of the argument, it only presents
one.
 Argumentative Essay Structure
An argumentative essay format follows these three major models:

Rogerian Model
Founded by Psychologist Carl
Rogers, the Rogerian model is also known
as a common ground argument model. It
acknowledges both sides of the argument
and provides a middle ground.
 How To Write An Argumentative Essay
Argumentative essays are the most
common type of essays for High School and
College students. They require strong critical
thinking skills and an ability to analyze a topic
at a deeper level.
 The outline for an argumentative essay is an essential
part to be taken care of. The most
common argumentative essay outline format is:

Introduction

1.
Argumentative Body Paragraphs

Essay Outline
Counter Argument

Conclusion
 Argumentative Essay Introduction
The introduction paragraph introduces the main argument and
provides a brief background of the argumentative essay topic you chose.
Essay introductions act as a roadmap for the entire essay. For an
argumentative essay, this is where you lay the foundation for your
argument.
An introduction comprises the following essential components:

Hook Statement
A hook statement is written to grab the attention
of your reader immediately. It should intrigue the reader
and make them read the complete essay.
For example, if you are writing an argumentative essay on animal
testing, your hook statement could be:

"Medical researches that involve animals for

testing drugs have significantly improved human health."
 Argumentative Essay Introduction

Background Information
Provide brief background information about
your argument and the main claim of your essay. It will
make it easier for the reader to understand the
argument you will make in your essay.
For example:
“Without animal testing, we haven’t been able
to find a cure for polio. And, the diabetes patients
would have died from the disease.”
 Argumentative Essay Introduction

Thesis Statement
An argumentative essay thesis statement should
highlight your perspective, stance, and reason for your position.
A thesis statement must be clearly defined, arguable, and
defendable. It should express the importance of your argument
and a reason why the reader should read your essay.
An example could be:
“Animal testing should continue to benefit medical
research as it helps in the improvement of insulins, antibiotics,
and other medicines.”
 Argumentative Essay
Body Paragraphs
In the body paragraph, you present your point of view and provide evidence
that supports your argument. The goal here is to explain how valid your
claim is by providing evidence that strengthens your argument.
An example of a claim could be:
"Animal testing allows scientists to test and create new drugs."
Here are four basic things that a body paragraph should state.
1. The purpose: Why are you making an argument about a particular
issue?
For example: “Animal testing should be allowed in medical
research because...”
2. Topic sentence: This is a fact or an example that helps the reader
better understand your argument. The topic sentence of a paragraph
should focus on just one point only.
An example could be: “Animal testing allows the scientist to test
the effects of certain drugs.”
 Argumentative Essay
Body Paragraphs
In the body paragraph, you present your point of view and provide evidence
that supports your argument. The goal here is to explain how valid your
claim is by providing evidence that strengthens your argument.
An example of a claim could be:
"Animal testing allows scientists to test and create new drugs."
Here are four basic things that a body paragraph should state.
Provide evidence: State facts with examples and statistics that support
your thesis statement and the topic sentence. Make sure that you have
collected authentic evidence from credible sources.
An example could be:
“According to [source], Scientists found out that most animals
have the same physical processes as humans, i.e. monkeys or rabbits.”
4, Concluding sentence: The concluding sentence should reassert how
the topic sentence helps the reader better understand the claim.
Such as:
“Therefore, if a drug has a bad effect on animals, it is also not
suitable for human use.”
 An argumentative essay introduction clearly states the writer’s claim
that he will make in the essay. The introductory paragraph should be
logical, intellectual, and should be written persuasively.

2. Here are three steps you can follow to write a very persuasive
argumentative essay introduction:

Argumentative Start with a hook: Begin your introduction paragraph with a strong

Essay hook that gives the reader a hint about your argument.

Introduction Give background information: Provide brief background information

necessary to understand the argument and smoothly transition into
the thesis statement.

State the thesis: Lay a solid foundation for your claim by stating your
thesis statement.
 The thesis statement is a concise, clear, and
one-sentence summary of the whole essay. It
is the most important part of an
3. argumentative essay because it established a
foundation for your claim. It should be
Argumentative informative, engaging, arguable, and valid.

Essay Thesis
Statement One of the ways of writing an argumentative
thesis is to make a question out of your
topic. Simply take your essay topic and turn
it into a debatable question.
 The body paragraphs involve topic sentences and evidence,
either against or supporting a certain point of view.

Here are three simple steps of crafting the body paragraphs:

4.
Argumentative Topic sentence: Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence

Essay Body that defines only one specific idea and supports the main claim.

Paragraphs Provide evidence: Provide as much supporting evidence as

required to convince the reader. Remember! The argument has
no value if it is not backed with proper and relevant evidence
from credible sources.

Concluding remarks: End the paragraph with a concluding

remark and smoothly transitioned to the next body paragraph.
Although apple eaters were slightly more likely to have avoided
physician visits, this relationship was not statistically significant
after adjusting for various relevant factors. No association was
found between apple consumption and hospital stays or mental
health service use. However, apple eaters were found to be slightly
more likely to have avoided using prescription medication. Based
on these results, the authors conclude that an apple a day does not
keep the doctor away, but it may keep the pharmacist away. They
suggest that this finding could have implications for reducing
healthcare costs, considering the high annual costs of prescription
medication and the inexpensiveness of apples.
 This counter-argument paragraph contains the opposing point of view
that a reader may pose against your main argument. This paragraph aims
to prove that the opposing side is wrong by providing facts and evidence.

Below are the four steps to craft a counter-argument paragraph:

5. Using State the counter-arguments: Present all the counter-arguments one by

Counter
one.

Arguments
State your response: Provide your response towards the counter-
arguments.

Refute the opposing claims: Refute the opposite claims, one by one,
with facts and evidence..

Conclusion: Conclude the paragraph by reasserting your main claim of

the essay.
 The conclusion needs to be logical and precise that inspires the
reader to agree with your claim. It should provide the final stance
about the argument, which tells that your side of the argument is
right.

Here are the three steps to write an effective argumentative essay

6. conclusion:

Argumentative Summarize the argument: Sum up the entire essay and rewrite the

Essay thesis statement

Conclusion Stick to the plan: Don’t introduce any new argument here; just
synthesize all the information presented in the body paragraph.

Call to action: End your essay by providing a call to action.

Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer
 Argumentative Essay Writing Tips
1. Use the 5 Argumentative Claim
Before you start writing, decide the type of argument that you
want to make with your essay. Here are the five types of argumentative
claims:
1.Fact: Whether the argument is true or false?
2.Definition: What the argument actually means?
3.Value: How important is the argument?
4.Cause and effect: What causes the problem, and what are its
implications?
5.Policy: What should the reader do about it?
 Argumentative Essay Writing Tips
2. Choose a Debatable and Defendable Topic
Always choose a topic that you are passionate about
and knowledgeable about. Also, aim for topics that are
current and trending. However, make sure to stay clear from
emotionally charged issues like race, religion, sport, and
politics.
Examples
• https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/argumentative-
essay/argumentative-essay-template.pdf
• https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/argumentative-
essay/argumentative-essay-sample.pdf
SHOULD THERE BE
QUESTIONS?