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An expository essay is an essay that makes the writer look into and research what that specific topic is about. From the information found the writer will explain in detail more about that topic. The expository topic I would probably select would be either "explain why you enjoyed a particular teacher" or "explain why getting a driver's license is an important event is the lives of many teenagers". I would choose the first one because I know which teacher I want to write about. I would choose the second one because I don't have my license yet so that can be a benefit for me if I do decide to choose that specific topic.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that you choose an essay that would be beneficial and interesting to you. Good way to kill two birds with one stone.
DeletePersonally, it would be quite difficult to choose a teacher that I enjoy. (I'm stuck between two of my high school teachers) Your definition of an expository essay is easy to understand! I agree with it completely!
DeleteThere are so many teachers that I would like to write about, that's why I didn't want to choose that topic. On the other hand, explaining why a driver's license is important, would actually be pretty easy. The topics you chose are very interesting, and good explanation on the the expository essay.
DeleteI've had a lot of teachers that I've gotten to really appreciate so I really like you're topic. Though there were some really bad teachers the ones who made a positive impact in my life should be commended.
DeleteThe first topic is a good one because you know who to write about and you get to do some research in your second topic since you haven't experience getting a license yet. The research you do for the second topic should benefit you as well.
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ReplyDeleteAn expository essay is an essay that needs to be backed up by research and evidence to explain your topic to its full potential. I would choose the topic "Explain how music affects your life". One, because I music and Two, I have thought about this topic before because music can affect the mood and the way you act when a certain song is playing. However, If I am allowed to create my own topic, I would most definitely do so.
ReplyDeleteMusic is a great topic to write about. I feel that due to the many genres of music, and the impact it brings upon people, it is a fun and easy topic to discuss.
DeleteI absolutely love music so I would really enjoy writing an essay with this topic. Music plays an important part in our daily lives, or in my life it does. I'd like to read your explanation on how music can affect our moods.
DeleteIf I were to write about your topic I'd probably just go on and on about how the different genres of music basically effected different times of my life. Music is a great topic to write about and I'm sure it effects a huge amount of people greatly.
DeleteI love music. I would choose the same exact topic. Music can change peoples mood.
DeleteI totally agree that music can affect our mood. Different songs for different occasions!
DeleteI agree, music defines how we feel and the way we act. For example Chop Suey is intense.
Deletemusic can be pretty influential to most people. Especially young kids.
DeleteI also agree music is always changing and there's so much you can do with it.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay which explains a certain topic through facts, rather than opinions. The objective of the writer of an expository essay is to expose the data to the readers in such a way that they are able to grab it. I think that I would write about how music affects my life. There is no doubt that music has a huge impact on today's society.
ReplyDeleteThat topic also caught my eye. Music can cause different emotions for everyone .
DeleteI see that there are more of us who enjoy the 'music' topic. I definitely agree that music has a huge impact in today;s society.
DeleteI agree that music has had a huge impact in today's society. This topic seems like a fun topic to write about.
DeleteI see a lot of people moving towards the music topic. Music seems to impact a lot people.
DeleteMusic does have impact of many people's lives. Life wouldn't be the same without music.
DeleteMusic changed my life. It made me open my eyes and see what life really is.
DeleteMusic is a pretty influential thing. It doesn't only influence young kids but adults as well.
DeleteAn expository essay, also known as an informative essay, is an essay where the writer has to delve into their topic of choice. The writer will also have to clearly explain what the topic about so that the reader will be well informed. This essay is usually written in a five-paragraph format which consist of an introductory paragraph, the three body paragraph, and the conclusion paragraph. Out of the topics listed, I would like to write about “Explain why getting a driver’s license is an important event in the lives of many teenagers.” I would like to write about this because I have a couple ideas in mind and that it should be an easy topic to write about.
ReplyDeleteObtaining a drivers license is really helpful, especially during your senior year in high school. I'd like to read your ideas and explanations as to why it is important.
DeleteI like the topic you chose. A driver's license is really important to a lot of teenagers. I know that getting my driver's license was really important to me.
DeleteI like your topic. I want to hear your essay about drivers licence. It's hard if people do not have a licence. I always experience waiting for my ride because I don't have a licence yet.
DeleteA lot of people can relate to needing a drivers licence. It is almost essential for college.
DeleteI can relate to your topic. I was late so all I have now is my permit. Great topic!
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay where you explain a topic using researched facts of the subject. You must explain your topic clearly and concisely. For my topic I would probably choose to explain why getting a driver’s license is an important event in the lives of many teenagers. I would choose this because I didn't really care if I got my license or not. I now have many reasons why getting my license was important.
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice definition of an expository essay. I also agree that there are many reasons why getting a license is important.
DeleteI really like your topic because it reminds me of how much of a hassle it was just to get my license and how scary it was.
DeleteGreat topic choice since you have many reasons why getting your license was important.
DeleteSo true. Obtaining my driver's license was definitely the highlight of my teenage years.
DeleteI agree. I learned that driver's licence is important.
DeleteGetting a driver's license is a pretty big thing. I like that topic very much.
DeleteTo me, an expository essay is an essay that involves a particular topic and doing extensive research on it. The essay must include facts instead of opinions. There were a few topics that caught my attention as I read the list. I would choose to either write about "Explain why you admire a particular person" or "Describe some nonmaterial things that make you happy". I chose the first topic because I could easily write about someone who I know well enough. (e.g. my best friend) I chose the second topic because I am the type of person to enjoy inanimate objects, (e.g. my laptop)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great definition of an expository essay and you have great topic choices which I think are going to be fun for you to write about.
DeleteI agree, I love how you define an expository essay.
DeleteI like how you explained it! Awesome job!
DeleteAn expository essay is also known as an informative essay. It takes some research to do this essay. It would be best to do a topic that you are kind of well informed of. It’s okay if you do not want to do a topic that you are well informed about. It just means that you would have to more research. As for the topics I would choose. I would most likely choose “Explain why getting a driver’s license is an important event in the lives of many teenagers”, “Explain why you like (or do not like) to work in a team”, “Explain why parents are sometimes strict”, or “Explain how music affects your life”. These topics would be the easiest ones to write about for I have a lot of experience for each.
ReplyDeleteOut of all your possible topics, I really would want to write about why parents are sometimes strict. Seeing as that my parents are strict, I'd love to see how other parents are strict with their kids and why.
DeleteI like the topic you chose. I think everyone has something to say about strict parents.
DeleteI agree her topic is really a fun one. I would love to write about my parents.
DeleteI think this would be an awesome topic! Love it!
DeleteAn Expository essay is an essay that presents and discusses a particular topic using factual and even statistical evidence to present an answer or conclusion to the topic. If I were to write about a topic on my expository essay, I would write about Why Teens Smoke Cigarettes. I think that this is a very interesting topic seeing as many of today's teens are found smoking when they shouldn't be.
ReplyDeleteIn a way, your definition sounds intellectual. I also agree that a lot of teens are smoking. It is very unhealthy. I wonder what percentage of teens smoke because of peer pressure, because they thought it was cool, if it was family influence, or something else.
DeleteThe topic is indeed interesting. I remember I saw on teen nick that any celebrity that had a photo of them smoking is free advertisement to the smoking community. This fact might give you an idea on how to write your essay. :D
DeleteThe expository essay is not an opinion or personal. It is about to investigate or research an idea, and present the facts. My topic that I would choose either "Explain why parents sometimes strict", "Explain why some teens commit suicide" or "Explain why some teens skip school". The three topics are something that I see and hear from my friends and other people. I'm interested to write from any of these topics because it is easy to write about.
ReplyDeleteI think those topics would be good. It seems that a lot of teens commit suicide. it would be interesting to have an idea why.
DeleteAn expository essay is also known as an informative essay. It requires us to investigate a topic or an idea. It allows us to expand on an idea and set forth an argument concerning that idea. The topic that I would choose is " Explain how music affects your life". I chose that topic because I love music and music can change peoples mood depending on what type of music.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good definition of an expository essay. Your topic of choice will be an interesting one to read for music definitely affects our lives in many ways.
DeleteI agree, music can be affective in a lot of ways and through research you can find out a lot more on how it can be affective.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay where you have to show facts on the topic you are writing about. You have to back up the stuff you write with some facts or experiences. If I were to choose a topic to write about it would be about "why teens join gangs." I chose this topic because many teens are in gangs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your definition and you have the best topic about " why teens join gangs."
DeleteThis is an important situation one of these days. This is a good topic.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay in which you focus on an idea and setting an argument, which can be accomplished through comparison and contrast and cause and effect. My topic would be why teens smoke cigarettes. I chose this topic because I've known many teenagers that do smoke cigarettes, and I could see why they started.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I want to hear your topic about why teens smoke cigarettes.
DeleteThat's a good topic to talk about man. I think it's bad to start smoking at such a young age. Especially when you're still in your teens.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay where you take one idea and focus on that idea by giving examples, explaining that idea, providing facts, and making sure to the readers that the idea you're talking about is correct. I would make my topic about how the environment influences kids. I picked a pretty serious topic because I have seen kids who turn out bad because of their unhealthy living environments.
ReplyDeleteYour topic is pretty serious. A lot of thieves and murderers could have never existed if kids were raised in proper environments.
DeleteYes, that topic is pretty important because kids are the future of the world. You can also explain a lot more on how it is "unhealthy" through research.
DeleteAn expository essay is an essay in which you focus on an main idea and set an argument and write upon that subject. You then write about the comparison and contrasts of your subject. The topic I chose was the future depicted back then and the future depicted now.
ReplyDeleteAn expository essay is an essay of explaining or defining a subject. Some tips to help make a good essay would be to choose a topic, provide information, elaborate on the supporting evidence and summarize and review the main ideas. As for my topic, I would choose to write about why I especially enjoyed a particular teacher. I chose it because my 1st grade teacher has inspired me to major in education. My experience as her student has made me want to grow up as a teacher who everyone will appreciate and remember. I would also like to share my reasons of why I have chosen to talk about her.
ReplyDeleteAn expository essay is an essay that focuses to present an event or situation completely and fairly. It is to explain the essay to those who do not understand it. Your readers should not have to guess what you are writing about. The topic I would choose would most likely be explaining why young teens join gangs or want to join gangs because I see young teens getting into a lot of trouble lately. That would be the topic I’d write about.
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