Personal Expository Essay
I.
Constructing
the essay:
A.
The
introductory paragraph should have:
1. A lead sentence.
i.
a
bold statement
ii.
a
quotation
iii.
a
question
iv.
a
riddle
v.
personal
experience
vi.
how
you felt
2. One to two sentences
explaining the lead sentence.
3. A short personal summary.
(Where born, moved, family members, etc.) This will be in the past tense.
4. The last sentence of the
introductory paragraph should be the thesis statement that previews the three
areas of focus.
B.
Three
paragraphs should follow. Each paragraph should focus on one area of your life.
Keep this section in the present tense. Some areas that might be described are:
Family Club(s)
Academic Work
Sports Travel
Community Service Special
Interests
C.
The
concluding paragraph should end the personal expository essay. This paragraph
should be set up with the following elements:
1. Restate the three areas of
focus.
2. Shift focus from where you
are now to your goals and ambitions for the future. Shift the verbs to future
tense.
3. Final sentence hooks to the lead if possible.
Essay
Check List:
Introductory paragraph
Three paragraphs that explain three aspects of your
life.
Concluding paragraph