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ACADEMIC ENG V 1
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: WRITING 1
OUTLINING AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY
GUIDED PRACTICE
Name: Date: / 04 /2023

Teacher: Ursula Velazco Class: S-009

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

✔ Applies pre-writing strategies

o Selects information to organize it to outline an essay
o Develops arguments in a cohesive and coherent way
o Employs language and vocabulary from Unit 2
✔ Develops critical thinking skills

Strategy: Skimming

STUDY SKILL 1: ALLOTTED TIME: 5 minutes

AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY

An expository essay "exposes" or “explains” information about a subject to educate an

audience. There are different formats when writing expository essays, but they all
share some characteristics:

 Expository essays are logical. Your argument is solid and structured into a
clear path for the reader to follow. A vital feature of an effective essay is
whether you condense your thesis statement into a coherent outline of the
essay topic.
 Expository essays are analytical. If you include sources, they are thoroughly
researched, and facts are checked. Make sure to cite your sources following the
proper guidelines.
 Expository essays are unbiased. The essay is written in an academic tone. It
features reliable information and excludes personal opinions.
 Expository essays are explanatory. Do not assume the audience has prior
knowledge of the essay subject. Include background information to provide
context and define any technical terms.

TASK 1:

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Skim the text overleaf to identify the purpose of each of an essay’s components.
Summarize your answer in three sentences.

THE STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY

Introduction
It provides context and outlines the central argument
proven in a paper. In the first sentence, the main
goal should be to address the topic. The middle of
the introduction should create context. Finally, the
last (or 2nd last) sentence should be your thesis
statement.

Body Paragraphs
The body refers to the paragraphs that explain and
support the thesis and come between the
introduction and the conclusion. For this course,
each body paragraph should follow the WEED
model in which the writer considers:
 What (topic sentence)
 Evidence (research paper. statistics, expert’s
opinion)
 Evaluation (analysis of the evidence)
 Do (transition sentence when there is more
than one body paragraph)

Conclusion
The conclusion of an essay has three major parts:
To paraphrase the thesis statement.
To summarize the main points from the body
paragraphs
To show the relevance and implications of the
essay's findings (call to action, reflection, etc.)

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TASK 2: ALLOTTED TIME: 10 minutes

Below, you will find a model of an expository essay whose sentences are not in
order. Order each of the sections.

Introduction

However, in the 21st century there has been an unprecedented increase in

global bilingual populations.

Throughout time people have learned more than one language.

Whatever the reasons for the increase, bilingualism undoubtedly brings

cognitive and social advantages on people’s development.

Body Paragraph 1

This means that bilinguals have a stronger executive function which results
in a better ability to switch between tasks.

However, there is another benefit of learning more than one language

Bilingualism can have a positive impact on both cognition and brain

function.

According to research, the bilingual brain can have better attention and
task-switching capacities than the monolingual brain, thanks to its
developed ability to inhibit one language while using another.

Concluding paragraph

It can have positive effects on people’s cognitive development of the brain

and is closely connected with their identity as the teaching of a community
language is likely to help create social coherence

Bilingualism is crucial in contributing to the cognitive capabilities and social

development in today’s youth.

Thus, the positive gains of second language learning far outweigh any cost
that encouraging bilingualism might entail.

STUDY SKILL 2: ALLOTTED TIME: 8 minutes

How to write an expository essay

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There are some steps that you need to follow when writing an expository essay.
1. Understand the writing task.
Lecturers often complain that students do not understand the question. Make sure
you take the time to understand it.

Example:

What is the main topic of the essay?

What should you focus on (specific aspect(s))?
What type of essay does the instruction suggest? Why?

2. Brainstorm for ideas.

Jot down words and phrases to answer the writing question.

Example:

Writing task: Write a four-paragraph essay to explain two reasons why female role
models are important in movies.

Why are female role models important in movies?

- Challenge stereotypes
- Empower women.
- demonstrate positive mindsets and behaviors

3. Write the thesis statement.

The thesis statement is the leading sentence of an essay, and it has three elements.

4. Research the Topic.

Once you have done your brainstorming and written the thesis statement, you may
need to do some research to write a good essay. Furthermore, you will have to
follow the WEED model for each body paragraph:

 What (topic sentence)

 Evidence
 Evaluation
 Do

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3. Outline the essay.

The next step is to outline what you are going to write about. It helps you plan and
monitor the ideas that help you stick to the point.

The format is as follows:

4. Write the essay.

Once you have an outline, it is time you start writing based on the outline itself to
create a coherent and clear essay.

ASSESSED ACTIVITY ALLOTTED TIME: 25 minutes

(On UE virtual)
In groups of three, read the writing task and complete the information requested.

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Writing task: (Forum)

Write a four-paragraph essay to explain two reasons why female role models are
important in movies.

I. Introduction
A. Thesis Statement (Refer to Study Skill 2- brainstorm for ideas)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Body paragraphs
A. Discussion of the main point 1 (Body paragraph 1)
W (Topic sentence)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
B. Discussion of the main point 2 (Body paragraph 2)
W (Topic sentence)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Conclusion
A. Restatement of the thesis statement
……………………………………………………………………………………………

References:
Expository essay. StudySmarter UK. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2023, from
https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/english/essay-prompts/expository-
essay/

Structure of a General Expository Essay. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www2.math.uconn.edu/~glaz/math2720f18/Handouts/StructureofaGeneral
ExpositoryEssay.pdf

Vos, L. (2019). What is an Expository Essay? Ultimate Guide [Web log post]. Retrieved
from https://bid4papers.com/blog/expository-essay/

Writing the expository essay. Assets.Cambridge.org. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://assets.cambridge.org/.

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