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Expository Essay
Ivan Ricardo Benavides
Code: 1111198290
Falan Tolima
November of 2017
Expository Essay
Exposition is explanatory communication, whether in speech
or writing. So an expository essay is an organized piece of
prose which explains a specific topic or set of ideas to a
defined audience, they may also be assignments composed
outside of class. Expository essays provide information and
analysis. An expository essay may or may not have an overt
central argument, though it does set forth points of view on
the topic, whit an expository essay should be focused on a
particular topic and illustrate its points with specific examples
Components
Introduction
• Introductory paragraph with a clear, concise thesis.
Body
paragrahps
• Three body paragraphs that offer evidence and analysis connecting that evidence to the
thesis.
Conclusion
• A concluding paragraph that sums up the paper by reevaluating the thesis in light of the
evidence discussed in the essay’s body.
Example Expository Essay
Outline
A clear thesis or controlling
idea that establishes and
sustains your focus.
An opening paragraph that
introduces the thesis.
Body paragraphs that use
specific evidence to
illustrate your informative
or analytic points.
Smooth transitions that
connect the ideas of
adjoining paragraphs in
specific, interesting ways.
A conclusion that
emphasizes your central
idea without being
repetitive.
References
Stevenson, R. L. (2008). Essays on the Art of Writing. Waiheke Island: Floating Press. Retrieved on
December 12th, 2016 from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=313
691&lang=es&site=eds-live
Ayyash, A. A., & Khalaf, R. (2016). The Effect of Reading-To-Write Approach on EFL Undergraduate
Essay Writing. Arab World English Journal, 7(3), 256-270. Retrieved on December
12th, 2016 from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=11844
9960&lang=es&site=eds-live
Bakaj, E. (2012). Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Five-paragraph Essay. Retrieved
from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=529
777&lang=es&site=ehost-live
Carvajal, H. (2016, December 19). Academic Writing: Essays [PPT]. Bogotá: Repositorio
Institucional UNAD. Retrieved November 09, 2017, from
http://hdl.handle.net/10596/9686
[UWAstudents]. (2013, April 3). Writing essays at UWA: Get started on essay structure. [Video
File]. Retrieved November 09, 2017, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VmG6B_Gaf4

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Expository Essay

  • 1. Zone - Center Expository Essay Ivan Ricardo Benavides Code: 1111198290 Falan Tolima November of 2017
  • 2. Expository Essay Exposition is explanatory communication, whether in speech or writing. So an expository essay is an organized piece of prose which explains a specific topic or set of ideas to a defined audience, they may also be assignments composed outside of class. Expository essays provide information and analysis. An expository essay may or may not have an overt central argument, though it does set forth points of view on the topic, whit an expository essay should be focused on a particular topic and illustrate its points with specific examples
  • 3. Components Introduction • Introductory paragraph with a clear, concise thesis. Body paragrahps • Three body paragraphs that offer evidence and analysis connecting that evidence to the thesis. Conclusion • A concluding paragraph that sums up the paper by reevaluating the thesis in light of the evidence discussed in the essay’s body.
  • 5. Outline A clear thesis or controlling idea that establishes and sustains your focus. An opening paragraph that introduces the thesis. Body paragraphs that use specific evidence to illustrate your informative or analytic points. Smooth transitions that connect the ideas of adjoining paragraphs in specific, interesting ways. A conclusion that emphasizes your central idea without being repetitive.
  • 6. References Stevenson, R. L. (2008). Essays on the Art of Writing. Waiheke Island: Floating Press. Retrieved on December 12th, 2016 from http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=313 691&lang=es&site=eds-live Ayyash, A. A., & Khalaf, R. (2016). The Effect of Reading-To-Write Approach on EFL Undergraduate Essay Writing. Arab World English Journal, 7(3), 256-270. Retrieved on December 12th, 2016 from http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=11844 9960&lang=es&site=eds-live Bakaj, E. (2012). Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Five-paragraph Essay. Retrieved from http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co:2051/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=529 777&lang=es&site=ehost-live Carvajal, H. (2016, December 19). Academic Writing: Essays [PPT]. Bogotá: Repositorio Institucional UNAD. Retrieved November 09, 2017, from http://hdl.handle.net/10596/9686 [UWAstudents]. (2013, April 3). Writing essays at UWA: Get started on essay structure. [Video File]. Retrieved November 09, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VmG6B_Gaf4