Expository Essay Structure Five Section Expository Essay

5 paragraphs Paragraph 1 Introduction Paragraph 2 Argument 1 2 pieces of evidence Paragraph 4 Argument 3 2 pieces of evidence Paragraph 3 Argument 2 2 pieces of evidence Paragraph 5 Conclusion

Paragraph #1 Introduction Introduce topic Thesis statement List 3+ arguments to be used to prove the thesis in order. Do not start your arguments!

Paragraph #2 Argument 1  Introduce subtopic/argument # 1 with topic sentence  2 pieces of supporting evidence and critical analysis  Connection to thesis and concluding sentence

Paragraph #3 Argument 2  Introduce subtopic/argument # 2 with topic sentence  2 pieces of supporting evidence and critical analysis  Connection to thesis and concluding sentence

Paragraph #4 Argument 3  Introduce subtopic/argument # 3 with topic sentence  2 pieces of supporting evidence and critical analysis  Connection to thesis and concluding sentence

Section #5 Conclusion  Restate thesis  Restate 3 subtopics/arguments  Concluding statement with thought provoking ending.

Subtopic Order a) 2 nd strongest subtopic / argument b) 3 rd strongest subtopic / argument c) 1 st strongest subtopic / argument

Do not write in 1 st person! Make specific references to the Supreme Court, legal cases & criminal code when applicable. and/or Make specific references to the purposes of sentencing, sentencing options, aggravating and mitigating circumstances as they apply to the essay question.