This document provides an outline for writing an expository essay, with paragraphs for the introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction would include a thesis statement listing the topics and reasons that will be discussed. Each body paragraph focuses on one of the topics from the thesis, providing specific details and examples. Transition sentences are used to logically move between topics. The conclusion restates the main points using different vocabulary and makes a universal comment connecting to the overall topic.

1. Paragraph 4
Conclusion
Write a final Transition Sentence.Sumup all your major points again. Do NOT just
repeat what you’ve already said. Use differentvocabulary. Make a universal
comment onyour topicthat anyone can connectwith.
Paragraph 3
2nd
Body
Paragraph
Write a paragraph about the second item listed in your thesis sentence. Stick to
the topic! Don’t write about anything else in this paragraph.
Make sure to include specific details and examples. It should all relate to your
thesis.
Write a Topic / Transition Sentence. Make sure your topic sentence is also a
transitionsentence. Your ideas need to move from one topic to another logically.
Write a paragraph about the first item listed in your thesis sentence. Stick to the
topic! Don’t write about anything else in this paragraph.
Make sure to include specific details and examples. It should ALL relate to your
thesis.
Write a Topic / Transition Sentence – A topic sentence describes what your
paragraph is about.
Paragraph 2
1st
Body
Paragraph
Introductory information:Have aninterestingopeningsentence thatcatchesthe
reader’sattention. Trygivingsome backgroundinformation,aninterestingfact,or
a quotation.Rhetorical questions(notmeanttobe answered) are frownedupon—
use themas a last resort.
Thesis:Write a sentence orstatementdescribingwhatyourpaperwill be about.
Topic + Stance + Reasons. List everythingthatyouwill be talkingaboutinyour
bodyparagraphs.You do not have a paperwithouta thesis! ForSTAAR,yourthesis
must answer the prompt.
Paragraph 1
Introduction
Expository Essay Map