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Presents the basics of expository writing, from composing the introduction and the thesis statement to assembling body paragraphs to writing an effective conclusion. Student writers discuss the various ways they organize the body of expository essays, depending on the purpose and audience, by using structural organizers such as the journalist's questions, strongest to weakest supporting evidence, sensory details, cause and effect, compare and contrast, logical or spatial organization, or chronological order. Incorporating questions effectively to add color to writing or to support ideas with an expert opinion is also highlighted.