Description
In this essay type, an idea is examined and evaluated (usually through evidence, such as research). Further, the evidence is used to create an argument.
Common Expository Essay Structure
Expository essays are typically five paragraphs and follow the following format:
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement, usually through statistics, facts, etc.
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph