Sound Expository Essay Format

I.  Introduction Paragraph

   A.    Attention-getter/Hook (I suggest a metaphor)

   B.    Thesis with 2 main ideas (personal assertions which answer the             prompt clearly)

II.  First Main Idea

     A.     Topic sentence introducing the first main idea

              1.    Specific or interesting example to prove your first point                              (assertion)

                     a.       Transition to the next main idea

III.  Second Main Idea

      A.    Topic sentence introducing the first main idea

              1.    Specific or interesting example to prove your first point                             (assertion)

                     a.     Transition to the next main idea

IV.  Conclusion

      A.     Restate main ideas in a different way (do not introduce new                     information)

      B.      Wrap it up (I suggest finishing your initial metaphor)