Basic Expository Essay

In this course, you will learn to write a basic 5-paragraph expository essay. 

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Essay Writing

What Is an Essay?

 Start lesson

What Are the Parts of an Essay?

 Start lesson

QUIZ: Parts of an Essay

 Start lesson

STEP 1--Read and Analyze the Prompt

What Is a Prompt?

 Start lesson

How to Analyze a Prompt

 Start lesson

STEP 2--Write the Thesis

What Is a Thesis Statement?

 Start lesson

How to Write a Thesis Statement

 Start lesson

QUIZ: Thesis Statement

 Start lesson

STEP 3--Write the Topic Sentences

What Is a Topic Sentence?

 Start lesson

How to Write a Topic Sentence

 Start lesson

Step 4--Elaborate the Topic Sentences

What is Elaboration?

 Start lesson

How to Elaborate YOUR Topic Sentences

 Start lesson

How to Make the Automatic Outline (123 and abc)

 Start lesson

Some Elaboration Structures

 Start lesson

What is an Anecdote?

 Start lesson

How to Write an Anecdote

 Start lesson

STEP 5--Write the Introduction and Conclusion Pair

What is an Introduction and Conclusion Pair?

 Start lesson

How to Write an Introduction and Conclusion Pair

 Start lesson

STEP 6--Remove Formatting to Create Paragraphs

How to Remove the Formatting to Make Paragraphs

 Start lesson
Start Course