Explain Your Thinking
(Answer, Transition, Evidence, Commentary )
Name_____________________ Class______________ Expository paragraph
Write an effective expository paragraph.. a paragraph which explains why something is true. Address the prompt or write your own topic sentence.
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Topic Sentence: Write a specific good answer to the question in the prompt.
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Prove with specific details or integrated quotes or a summary
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Comment. Explain and elaborate how the example above helps prove your answer. (Show your feelings, thoughts, why important, your commentary)
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Transition and Conclusion Statement
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© P Carnie, February 2004
Last update: 06/02/2009