Transcript Essay Writing Structure.pptx

Expository
Essay Structure
Five Section Expository Essay
5 paragraphs
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 1
Argument 2
2 pieces of evidence
Introduction
Paragraph 5
Conclusion
Paragraph 2
Argument 1
2 pieces of evidence
Paragraph 4
Argument 3
2 pieces of evidence
Paragraph #1
Introduction
•
Introduce topic
• Thesis statement
• List 3+ arguments to be used to
prove the thesis in order.
Do not start your arguments!
Paragraph #2
Argument 1
 Introduce subtopic/argument # 1
with topic sentence
 2 pieces of supporting evidence
and critical analysis
 Connection to thesis and
concluding sentence
Paragraph #3
Argument 2
 Introduce subtopic/argument # 2
with topic sentence
 2 pieces of supporting evidence
and critical analysis
 Connection to thesis and
concluding sentence
Paragraph #4
Argument 3
 Introduce subtopic/argument # 3
with topic sentence
 2 pieces of supporting evidence
and critical analysis
 Connection to thesis and
concluding sentence
Section #5
Conclusion
 Restate thesis
 Restate 3 subtopics/arguments
 Concluding statement with
thought provoking ending.
Subtopic Order
a) 2nd strongest subtopic / argument
b) 3rd strongest subtopic / argument
c) 1st strongest subtopic / argument
Do not write in 1st person!
Make specific references to the Supreme Court,
legal cases & criminal code when applicable.
and/or
Make specific references to the purposes of
sentencing, sentencing options, aggravating and
mitigating circumstances as they apply to the
essay question.