Expository Essay An EXPOSITORY essay explains informs or

Expository Essay

An EXPOSITORY essay explains, informs, or describes a topic to the reader. It should includes these characteristics: a thesis statement that answers the prompt strong evidence that backs up thesis statement (in the body paragraphs) explanation of the evidence a conclusion that makes a final thought for the audience What is an expository essay?

Narrative Writing (fiction or Expository Writing: non-fiction like your memoir): • Tells a story • Explains/discusses a topic • Includes a setting & characters • Includes a thesis statement • Contains a conflict • Contains evidence • Includes dialogue • Includes commentary • Provides resolution • Provides a conclusion • Creative • Informative Narrative v Expository Writing

The 15 Minute Essay: Role of Food

“Most of us have fond memories of food from our childhood. Whether it was our mom's homemade lasagna or a memorable chocolate birthday cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. ” – Homaro Cantu “Food is a common ground. A universal experience. ” – James Beard “Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale. ” – Elsa Schiaperelli Read & Consider the quotes above

Your task today: Write an essay explaining the role of food in our society. Be sure to: ◦ Clearly state your thesis ◦ Organize and develop your ideas effectively ◦ Choose your words carefully

For the next two minutes, write one sentence stating the role of food in our society. This can be your first sentence (thesis statement). Hint: Use the language of the prompt to write your complete sentence. Prompt: Write an essay explaining the role of food in our society.

Take a breath and indent. Think of a fictional example of how food has played a role in society as listed in your first sentence. Consider a scene in a movie, television show, or book with food as a central aspect. For the next four minutes, explain how this scene clearly demonstrates the role food plays in our society. Consider ending this paragraph with a sentence that connects back to your thesis.

Take a breath and indent. Think of a real-life example of how food has played a role in society as listed in your thesis statement. Consider scenes from your summer reading or current events (news, magazines, online). You may also use your own life- be careful not to write a narrative story! For the next four minutes, explain how this example clearly demonstrates the role food plays in our society. Consider ending this paragraph with a sentence that connects back to your thesis.

Take In a breath and indent one more time. the next two minutes, end your essay by answering the question “so what? ” show your readers why this essay is important and meaningful. Remember to connect to your thesis!

Final Step! Take three minutes to edit and revise your paper. Follow these steps: ◦ Carefully and slowly re-read what you wrote. ◦ Re-write sentences or add/delete words to make sure your point is clear. ◦ Choose 2 -3 “dull” words you may have used and replace them with more interesting words. Remember all of the work we have been doing with strong diction!