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Task: Choose a topic for your expository essay.
Goal: Show that you can select an appropriate topic and a specific type of expository writing.
You may want to review an example of an expository topic selection before you begin.
See the example:
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Key Concept
What would you like to learn about? You have seen how different types of expository writing can be used in different subjects. You can write an expository essay about arts and literature, history, math, or science. However, you want to make sure your essay is interesting and informative.
Do you know the difference between a subject and a topic? Once you know what subject you want to learn about, you must narrow your focus to a specific topic. Brainstorming can help you think of some possible topics. Once you have a few topics, you can evaluate each possibility to find the topic that will make the best expository essay.
What would you like to explain in your expository essay? What type of expository writing is most appropriate for explaining your topic? Can you find enough information to explain your topic thoroughly? Choose a topic about which you can write a successful expository essay.
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