Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer for Expository Essay

Introductory Paragraph

Attention Getter for Essay:

Topic Sentence for Essay:

Preview of Main Points to be Addressed in Essay:

Paragraph Two

Topic Sentence Related to First Main Point to be Addressed:

Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Supporting Sentence:

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Supporting Sentence:

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Paragraph Three

Topic Sentence Related to Second Main Point to be Addressed:

Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Supporting Sentence:

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Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Paragraph Four

Topic Sentence Related to Third Main Point to be Addressed:

Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Supporting Sentence:

Elaboration

Summary Paragraph

Restatement (rewording) of topic sentence addressed in essay and summary of main points.

Novel statement to add a memorable closure: