can some one give me an example for a expository outline

Question

i need an example of an expository outline i am so confused on how to write one.

 

Topic sentence:
I.
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B.
C.
II.
A.
B.
C.
III.
A.
B.
C.
Conclusion:

Answer 1

Hey Emily,

 

GREAT QUESTION!

 

First of all... what does "expository" mean? Well, it just means to explain something! So what is the purpose of an "expository essay?" -- to formally explain something in writing!  That's it! 

 

Now that you get the point of the essay, the outline is meant to organize what you are trying to explain as clearly as possible.

 

Here is the general outline format for a basic five-paragraph expository essay. Ready? 

 

• Introduction (paragraph 1)
• This is where you start with a "hook" or a sentence or quote that grabs the reader's attention!
• Provide background and context for your topic... remember the reader can't know what your topic is unless you tell them!
• Clearly state the question you are trying to explain
• Write your thesis statement, which can include three arguments for how you will attempt to explain the question. These three arguments will become topic sentences at the beginning of each of your three body paragraphs
• Body (paragraph 2)
• Write a topic sentence (which is the first argument from your thesis statement in the introduction)
• Provide lots of facts and evidence and quotes and support for why this argument is true
• Conclude with a sentence on why your topic sentence is true because of the evidence you have just provided
• Body (paragraph 3)
• Write a topic sentence (which is the second argument from your thesis statement in the introduction)
• Provide lots of facts and evidence and quotes and support for why this argument is true
• Conclude with a sentence on why your topic sentence is true because of the evidence you have just provided
• Body (paragraph 4)
• Write a topic sentence (which is the third argument from your thesis statement in the introduction)
• Provide lots of facts and evidence and quotes and support for why this argument is true
• Conclude with a sentence on why your topic sentence is true because of the evidence you have just provided
• Conclusion (paragraph 5)
• Repeat the question and your argument which you've stated in your Introduction paragraph (just state it in different words this time)
• Discuss the "bigger picture" or why this topic is significant to the reader
• Reveal any unanswered questions to leave the reader with something to think about