Assignment 1.2: Expository Writing

5. Taking it to the Next Level

Taking it to the Next Level:

Recognize that each STEP can be REPEATED within a paragraph.  This step begins to demonstrate MASTERY of paragraph writing.  You simply aren't memorizing the 5 pieces but you are able to understand their purpose and use them to your advantage.  For example, you may have more than one support for your idea (perhaps two or three quotes).  Rather than just listing all three quotes and then explaining them in bulk, it would be wise to provide one quote and its explanation followed by the next quote and its explanation and so on. 

For example: 

  1. Introductory sentence
    • Elaboration
  2. Support
    • Explanation with transition
  3. Support
    • Explanation with transition
  4. Support
    • Explanation with transition
  5. Conclusion

Try to remember this as you work through the unit and the rest of the course.