EXPOSITORY ESSAY

1. The Expository Essay

2. • E X P O S I T O R Y W R I T I N G A R E T H E R E S U L T O F
W R I T E R ` S A T T E M P T T O F I N D O U T S O M E T H I N G .
• T H E E X P O S I T O R Y W R I T E R S E E K S T O E X P L A I N ,
I N S T R U C T , D E S C R I B E , O R C L A R I F Y S O M E T H I N G
F O R T H E R E A D E R S
• T H E E X P O S I T O R Y A R E E S S A Y P R E S E N T S F A C T O R
P I E C E S O F E V I D E N C E T H A T S U P P O R T
E X P L A N A T I O N A N D C L A R I F I C A T I O N O F A T O P I C .
CRITIQUING AND WRITING

3. Expository Technique
 The expository essay relies on four w`s ( what,
when, where, why)

4. Expository Technique
Explaining can be done in the following:
 Analogy
 Analysis
 Cause and Effect
 Classification or Grouping
 Comparing and Contrasting
 Definition of the Term
 Exemplification
 Process of Analogy

5. Reading and Critiquing Prompt
 All Expository writing are ‘prompt; which points out
the subject of the essay.
 The expository essay are directly answer the properly
used of evidence.

6. Classification of Reading and Critiquing Prompt.
 Strong Expository Essay.
 Average Expository Essay.
 Weak Expository Essay.

7. Strong expository essay can classified in the
following:
 Introduction dramatically sets the stage of the
essay.
 Thesis statement clearly and directly tackles the
prompt.
 Evidence is suitable and suitably used.
 Analysis is clearly based on using evidence to prove
the thesis statement
 Logical reasoning flows clearly from thesis to
concluding statement
 Language evokes, shows, and tells

8. Average expository essay can classified in the
following:
 Introduction is confusing or is not staged
dramatically.
 Thesis statement is not clearly established.
 Evidence is insufficient or tries to prove too much.
 Analysis does not link the evidence.
 Logical reasoning does not flow coherently.
 Language simply tells and flow.

9. Weak expository essay can classified in the
following:
 The essay is simply filled with information.
 Thesis statement does not directly address.
 Wrong evidence or wrong use of evidence.
 Analysis does not support the thesis statement.
 Conclusion is completely irrelevant to the other parts
of the essay.
 Inappropriate or incorrect use of language or
grammar.

10. Expository Writing Direct prompt
 Prompt can Classified in 3 prompt(choose one of
these three pre-determined prompt and draft a 750-
word expository essay)
 1.) Some say that speaking in English makes Filipino
less nationalistic. Explain why this is not so
 2.) Strict enforcement of rules is often cited as one
solution for progress of country
 3.) Press freedom contributes to people`s active
involvement affairs.

11. Free writing of Expository essay
 A good expository essay depends on the quality of
information.
 quality of information is measurable by this
appropriateness and sufficiency to answer the
prompt.
 To obtain quality information, you need to identify
the questions about the topic you are going to
investigate.

12. Drafting the expository essay
 After gathering information, choose the expository
technique for your topic/prompt.
 Introduction; contains the thesis statement that clearly
answers the prompt.
 Body- first paragraph; support the thesis statement by
discussing one of its claims or arguments.
 Body- second paragraph; supports the thesis statement
by discussing another of its claims or arguments.
 Body- third paragraph; supports the thesis statement
by providing additional evidence to support the thesis
paragraph.
 Conclusion; summarizes the major arguments raised,
reiterates the thesis statement, and confirms the
prompt.

13. Developing the thesis statement
 The thesis statement is the core of the exposit essay,
if encapsulates the idea you want to expose or
explain.
 It contains two parts; 1) a claim and 2) evidence to
support the claim.
 Developing a thesis is like constructing a bridge.

14. Finalizing your Draft
 Review the introduction for clarity and consistency of
response to the prompt.
 Check your facts and information and how they are used
appropriately in support of your arguments.
 Check your arguments and their logical flow form the
thesis statement and link with each of the paragraphs.
 Review your analysis and the adequacy of fact and
information that support it.
 Review your tone and language if they simulate and
sustain the readers' interest.
 Why not rate if your essay it is strong, average, or weak?

15. Peer Editing
 Allow your classmates to read your essay.
 Critique each others essays based on the criteria for
strong, average, and weak expository essays.
 Use their critiques to revise and strengthen your
draft.