Making an argument

Choice of topic: Scrap the CCTs

CCTs have been a part of the school curriculum and I do not agree with scraping the CCTs. Being a student, I know that CCTs can be very stressful and have a lot revising to do before the test. However, we must also take into account that these tests are there for us to gauge our standard and whether we have learnt well. If these tests are no longer available, then there will be no means to know whether we have learnt what were supposed to learn and also what else we need to learn. Therefore, we should not scrap the CCTs.

What is an exposition?

An exposition is a type of text whereby views of a certain issue are stated and weighed. What this means is that, based on a certain issue or given topic, we will have to think about the views of it and then we will discuss it. Finally, we will weigh and do a conclusion on that issue.

In the introduction, we would have to come up with a topic sentence / thesis statement that states our stands on that particular issue.

Then in the following paragraphs, we should have a sentence which states the point to what the whole paragraph is going to talk about. After which, we must support the point with evidences and elaborate on them. And at the end of the paragraph, have a link back to the topic sentence in the introduction. It will be good to have at least three different views.

Finally, we come to the part of conclusion. In the conclusion, we weigh the given points and decide on which is the best and link back to the introduction. With that, you are done with your exposition essay.

Expositions are generally used in debates where both parties argue about their point and their stand. What we must keep in mind that our exposition have to be convincing to be able to succeed.

*Please note that the above given form are my style of writing and my opinions, it might be accurate though. Please check with your teachers for further information.