Name:_________________________________
Date:__________________________________
English 9
Essay #2 – Expository Essay on
The Pigman
Write
an expository essay based on one of the following ideas. You are not simply summarizing
the story; rather, you are making a statement ABOUT the story, then finding facts to prove the statement.
1. Compare/contrast two
characters from the book, The Pigman.
2. Compare/contrast yourself with one of the main
characters in The Pigman.
Find two or three strong similarities. Go through
the story and find incidents and quotes to back up the similarities you find.
3. John (or pick another character) is most
responsible for Mr. Pignati’s death.
4. Love changes people’s outlooks on everything.
5. (other)
_____ Ideas and Development
20
___ minimum of 300
words.
___ abundant
details describing the event being shared.
___ good judgment in
choice of details.
___ includes thoughts and/or reflections about
the impact the event had or has on you.
_____ Organization
20
___ appropriate title
___ introduction: use
engaging lead, explain the lead, short summary of the story, include the thesis
(underline the thesis).
___ paragraphing helped the reader.
___ state each point you are making.
___ explain in detail the point.
___ elaborate about the point with a specific
example. Use quotes from the book to prove the point you are making.
___ commentary on each
point made.
___ effective
transitions both within and between paragraphs.
___ clear conclusion
that restates the thesis and main points.
___ make a text-to-text, text-to-self, or
text-to-world comparison
___ hook back to the lead.
_____ Sentence Fluency, Voice, and Word Choice
5
___ sentences flow and read smoothly.
___
variety in sentence length, structure, and
first words.
___2A: include a three-word sentence. (highlight this)
___2B: include a twenty-word sentence.
(highlight this)
___ vivid word choice that helps show the reader ideas. (Underline at least five vivid words or
phrases)
_____ Conventions
5
___ typed essay, double-spaced, one inch
margins, 12pt standard font.
___
proper spelling, punctuation, and usage.
___
complete, proper sentences. (No fragments,
run-ons, and comma splices.)
_____ Total
50