Expository Essay Vs. Persuasive Essay

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Expository Essayvs.Persuasive Essay

Expository Essay An essay that explains. Requires that the writer of the essay givesinformation, explains the topic of the essay,or defines something.Writer must:Use facts and statistical informationUse cause and effect relationshipsGive examples

Expository EssaySince they are factual, they are writtenwithout emotion and in the third person.Example: “Invention and technologyhave always been an important part ofchanging the way a person lives. Thecomputer is an invention that has helpedchange the way the world thinks andworks.”

Writing an Expository EssayIntroductionBodyDetailsConclusion

Writing an Expository EssayIntroductionThe thesis statement must bedefined and made clear enough to besupported within the essay.thesis statement: a completesentence that explains the topic orpurpose for the essay.

Writing an Expository EssayBodyEach supporting paragraph musthave a distinct (clear) controllingtopic and all other sentences mustfactually relate to it. Transition wordsand phrases are important in helpingthe reader follow along and reinforceyour point.

Writing an Expository EssayBody - DetailsDetails written using descriptivewords help to support your pointsand also helps the reader to betterunderstand your topic/your view.

Writing an Expository EssayConclusionThe concluding paragraph shouldrestate the thesis and main supportingideas. NEVER introduce newinformation in the conclusion. Finish witha strong statement that reinforces yourposition in a meaningful and memorableway.

Expository Paragraph (example)Have you ever wanted to give someone theperfect birthday present, but didn’t know whatto do? There is a yummy, sweet, solution thatwill show that special someone how much youcare – make a delicious cake! It is easier thanyou may realize. Regardless of if you’re a naturalchef in the kitchen or do not know a teaspoonfrom a table spoon, baking a cake is an easy taskthat can make anyone look like a “Cake Boss.”All you need is a little time, love, and thenecessary ingredients from the grocery store.

Expository Paragraph (example)Thesis statement was: All you needis a little time, love, and thenecessary ingredients from thegrocery store.The main points were: time, love,ingredients.

Persuasive Essay Attempts to CONVINCE thereader that the point of view ofthe writer is valid or best. Usually an OPINION supported byevidence and research

BodyIntroduction

Writing a Persuasive EssayIntroductionThe topic sentence cannot be a fact,because facts can be debated. Topic sentenceis a statement of position. That positionmust be clear and direct.

Writing a Persuasive EssayBodyThe writer uses specific evidence,examples, and statistics and nogeneralizations or personal opinions topersuade the reader that the stated position isa valid one.

Writing a Persuasive EssayConclusionWhen closing the essay, it is important toclearly redefine the topic and restate themost compelling evidence cited the sameway it was stated in the essay.

Persuasive Paragraph(example)Many students really do not like the lunch theirschool has to offer. Parents pay for it becausethey feel their child will get healthy food and it isconvenient for them to provide it. Yet, manystudents throw much of it out because they donot like their choices. The school lunch menuneeds to be changed in order to give studentsmore choices, save money being wasted, andprovide healthier, nutritional benefits.

Persuasive Paragraph(example)Thesis statement: The school lunch menu needsto be changed in order to give students morechoices, save money being wasted, and providehealthier, nutritional benefits.The main points of the statement were: givestudents more choices, save money beingwasted, and provide healthier, nutritionalbenefits.

Expository or Persuasive?Look at the given topics, decide if theyare EXPOSITORY or PERSUASIVE***HINT*** remember: PERSUASIVEtopics lead to the writer’s opinion whileEXPOSITORY topics are based onfactual, non-debatable information.

Expository or Persuasive?The Many Causes of Asthma Attacks

Expository or Persuasive?The Many Causes of Asthma AttacksEXPOSITORY!!!It is expository because it addressesfactual information about the causes ofasthma attacks.

Expository or Persuasive?Changing the Length of the School Day making it longer

Expository or Persuasive?Changing the Length of the School DayPERSUASIVE!!It indicates opinions about why theschool day should be longer.

Expository or Persuasive?How to Make Grandma’s HomemadeBread

Expository or Persuasive?How to Make Grandma’s HomemadeBreadEXPOSITORY!!It includes statistical information abouthow to make Grandma’s homemadebread.

Expository or Persuasive?Media Has Negative Effects on Children

Expository or Persuasive?Media Has Negative Effects on ChildrenPERSUASIVE!!It requires an opinion to back upinformation supporting why or why notmedia has a positive or negative effect onchildren.

Writing a Persuasive Essay. Body. The writer uses . specific evidence, examples, and statistics. and no generalizations or personal opinions to persuade

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