The Expository Essay

The Expository Essay BuildinganExpositoryEssay Part 2 The How To Make a “How To” Essay

You have built a 2-Paragraph “How To” Essay. Your 1st Draft contains: Introductory Paragraph Attention gettera.k.aHook Background information Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Details with transition words Supporting details Be sure to use compound and complex sentences! Concluding sentence

However, the outline showed: • Introductory Paragraph • Attention getter a.k.a Hook • General background information • Thesis statement • Body Paragraph • Topic sentence • Detail • Supporting details • Concluding sentence • Concluding Paragraph • Restate thesis • Summarize • Clincher

What is missing?What do you still need for your final draft? • You need to add a thesis statement to your introductory paragraph. • You need to build a concluding paragraph.

The Thesis Statement • A thesis statement is like a topic sentence. • However, it is the topic and controlling idea for the whole essay; not just the paragraph. • The thesis statement concisely states the central idea of the whole essay. • The thesis statement is often the last sentence of the Introductory Paragraph.

Here is a little trick for making your thesis statement in your “How To” essay. Awesome Snowmen By Virginia Holthe The average annual snowfall in Glacier Park, Canada is 1471 centimeters. That is a lot of snow, but knowing how to make an awesome snowman can alleviate some of the stress from having to live with it snowing all the time. It is easy to make a fabulous snowman by following three important steps. The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.

Wow! That was easy. Let’s see it again! Awesome Snowmen By Virginia Holthe The average annual snowfall in Glacier Park, Canada is 1471 centimeters. That is a lot of snow, but knowing how to make an awesome snowman can alleviate some of the stress from having to live with it snowing all the time. It is easy to make a fabulous snowman by following three important steps. The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.

What? • In a 3-Paragraph “How To” Essay, you can use your topic sentence like a thesis statement. • There will not be a topic sentence with controlling idea in the body paragraph. • That is okay.

Here is the Introductory Paragraph with thesis statement. The average annual snowfall in Glacier Park, Canada is 1471 centimeters. That is a lot of snow, but knowing how to make an awesome snowman can alleviate some of the stress from having to live with it snowing all the time.It is easy to make a fabulous snowman by following three important steps.

The Concluding Paragraph • There are 3 things needed in a Concluding Paragraph: • Restate the thesis • Restate the thesis in a fresh way to reinforce the essay's main idea. • Summarize • Summarize the main details from the body paragraph. • In a “How To” essay, these are the transition signaled steps. • Clincher • Create a lasting impression for the reader.

Here is an easy trick for restating the thesis in a “How To” Essay. The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.

Conclusion Paragraph In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece. Wow! That was easy! Let’s see it again!

The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.

What? • In a 3-Paragraph “How To” Essay, the concluding sentence from the body paragraph moves to the concluding paragraph and becomes the restatement of the thesis. • There will not be a concluding sentence in the body paragraph. • That is okay.

Concluding Paragraph • Summarize the details from the body paragraph. The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. Knowing the right kind of snow, the proper snowball rolling technique and how to accessorize your snowman will guarantee that you have the most amazing snowman every time. The first step is having the right snow the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing.

Concluding Paragraph with restatement of the thesis and summary of details. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.Knowing the right kind of snow, the proper snowball rolling technique and how to accessorize your snowman will guarantee that you have the most amazing snowman every time.

Concluding Paragraph • The Clincher • End the essay in a dramatic way in order to make an impact on the reader. • Create a lasting impression, so the reader remembers your essay.

Clinchers • Therefore, don’t be depressed and stressed out by the weather. The next time it snows, have fun outside. Build an awesome snowman! • Indeed, Mother Nature can be a real B****. She needs a man. Give her an awesome snowman! • While winter may be unpredictable, how you spend your time doesn’t have to be. Have fun and build your own awesome snowman!

TheConcluding Paragraph with a clincher. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.Knowing the right kind of snow, the proper snowball rolling technique and how to accessorize your snowman will guarantee that you have the most amazing snowman every time. Therefore, don’t be depressed and stressed out by the weather. The next time it snows, have fun outside. Build an awesome snowman!

Now, here is a 3-Paragraph “How To” Essay. • Introductory Paragraph • Attention Getter • Background Information • Thesis Statement • Body Paragraph • Details with transition signals • Supporting details • Concluding Paragraph • Restatement of the thesis • Summary of main points • Clincher

Awesome Snowmen By Virginia Holthe Dongguk University The average annual snowfall in Glacier Park, Canada is 1471 centimeters. That is a lot of snow, but knowing how to make an awesome snowman can alleviate some of the stress from having to live with it snowing all the time.It is easy to make a fabulous snowman by following three important steps. The first step is having the right snow. Not all snow is the same. Snow that is too wet or too dry does not make good snowballs. Perfect snow will form a snowball easily when cupped in your hands. Once you have the perfect snow, the next step is rolling it into a gigantic snowball. Proper rolling technique insures that your snowman is jolly and round, and not sad and deformed. You must rotate the ball as you roll it to get big, fat snowballs. The final step to making an incredible snowman is accessorizing. Nowadays, accessory kits are available that include a fake carrot nose, buttons for eyes and even a black top hat. Of course, many people still like to use decorations and old clothes from home to make their snowmen one of a kind, unique creations. Either way you choose to go; a face, arms, a scarf and a hat are necessities for every respectable snowman. In conclusion, following these three fundamental steps will ensure that you have a spectacular snowman that is a true masterpiece.Knowing the right kind of snow, the proper snowball rolling technique and how to accessorize your snowman will guarantee that you have the most amazing snowman every time. Therefore, don’t be depressed and stressed out by the weather. The next time it snows, have fun outside. Build an awesome snowman!

The Final TouchesDid you remember to: • Give your essay an interesting Title. • Make sure you have formatted it correctly. • Proof-read for spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Proof-read for compound and complex sentences. • Read it again and ask a friend to read it, too!

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The Expository Essay