WRITING AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY
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Paragraph #1 – Introduction
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Major Idea #1: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #2: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #3: _________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph #2 – Major Idea #1 is discussed completely and with evidence
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Major Idea #1: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #2: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #3: _________________________________________________________________
Closing Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
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Paragraph #3 – Major Idea #2 is discussed completely and with evidence
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Major Idea #1: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #2: _________________________________________________________________
Major Idea #3: _________________________________________________________________
Closing Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
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