Expository essays are those that explain things with facts rather than opinions. They require students to evaluate and investigate, setting forth arguments in a clear and concise manner. These essays are often used by teachers as part of assessments, especially in college level courses. Therefore, to help students achieve success it is important that they practice writing expository essays. The following general expository essay topics were written by tenth grade students.
They are a great way to integrate writing throughout the curriculum and can be used in a variety of courses. They can provide students with the necessary practice to prepare them for more academic expository essays.
Explain why you admire a particular person.
Explain why someone you know should be regarded a leader.
Explain why parents are sometimes strict.
If you had to be an animal, which would you be and why?
Explain why you especially enjoyed a particular teacher.
Explain why some cities have curfews for teens.
Explain why some students forced to leave school once they are sixteen.
Explain how moving from place to place affects teens.
Explain why getting a drivers license is an important event in the lives of many teenagers.
Describe the major stressors in teens' lives.
Explain why you like (or do not like) to work in a team.
Describe some nonmaterial things that make you happy.
Explain why some teens commit suicide.
Explain the how music affects your life.
Explain the impact of different music genres on society.
Explain why students listen to a particular type of music.
Explain why some teens skip school.
Explain the likely consequences of skipping school.
Describe the likely consequences of doing poorly in school.
Explain why teens do drugs.