Expository Essay , an essay presenting information about a topic.

Requires writer have

knowledge about a topic, or do research about a topic in some cases.
Expository writing can include :
- Describing something
- Listing the order of events
- Comparing two or more things
- Explaining a cause and effect
- Describing a problem and a solution

Example essay question on tests :

What are three important factors that led to the American revolutionary war ?

The parts of an Expository Essay :

1. Introduction :
- Attention Getter
- Thesis
2. Supporting Detail #1 :
- Gives evidence
- Supports the Thesis
3. Supporting Detail #2 :
- Gives evidence
- Support the Thesis
4. Supporting Detail #3 :
- Gives evidence
- Supports the Thesis
5. Conclusion :
- Readdresses the Thesis

The point is that when we write something, the reader must understand the content
contained in the thesis. Do not use words that are too complicated to understand.