1. The “How and Why” of Writing
Expository Writing
The “How and Why” of Writing

2. What is Expository Writing?
Expository writing is defined as presenting reasons, explanations, or steps in a process
An expository essay should follow a logical sequence and have three different main points
Logic and coherence is the main focus of an expository essay

3. How is it different ? Expository writing does not tell a story.
Expository writing does not persuade a reader but only gives facts and reasons.
Expository writing can also give the steps of a process.

4. Expository Writing
Introduction of an expository should include the main idea and what the essay is about. (Thesis statement)
The three main reasons supporting this main idea should also be included in the introduction.

5. Expository writing contd.
Paragraph two should introduce the first reason and give details to support the first reason.
Paragraph three should introduce the second reason and give details to support the second reason.
Paragraph four should introduce the third reason and give details to support the third reason.
The conclusion should summarize all the reasons.

6. Outline for Expository Essay (JMMS Formula for Success)
Introduction:
A. Grabber
B. Explain the grabber- background information.
C. Use the prompt to address the topic
D. Give your opinion/thesis statement
E. Give reasons for your opinion/position
F. Clincher
II. Body Paragraph 1 (Focus on Reason 1)
Sentence 1: Identify your reason for opinion.
Sentence 2: Explain reason.
Sentence 3: Support your reason
Sentence 4. Elaborate upon your reason
Sentence 5: Consider opposing arguments
Sentence 6: Clincher
III. Body Paragraph 2 (Focus on Reason 2)
IV. Body Paragraph 3 (Focus on Reason 3)
V. Conclusion:
Sentence 1: Grabber
Sentence 2: Explain your opinion by briefly summarizing your main reasons
Sentence 3: Support your reasons by summarizing the benefits of each
Sentence 4: Appeal to the emotion, ethics, or logic of the reader for agreement
Sentence 5: Clincher
Grabber- An opening statement; a way to introduce the topic
Clincher- A closing statement. A way to bring your essay to a conclusion.
****Be sure to use transition words.

7. Definition of Terms
Grabber- An opening statement; a way to introduce the topic. Hook your reader with a question, quote, short anecdote, or personal experience statement.
Thesis Statement: The main idea of the whole essay
Transition words: Words such as first, second, as a result, which make transitions easy in the essay.
Main Ideas: Each paragraph should have a main point or idea
Supporting Details: Details support the main ideas
Clincher- A closing statement. A way to bring your essay to a conclusion.

8. Re-Cap: Expository writing needs:
One topic
Reasons supporting that topic
Details supporting the reasons
A conclusion re-stating the reasons
Transition words
Clear, concise, logical and informative language

9. Topic: How I Would Change the World
Brainstorm
Three ways in which would like to change the world
Put these three reasons on the bubble sheet