Understanding the composition process
What is composition writing?
• Composition writing is constructing written works with a clear structure and flow.
• Composition can mean two things. It can mean a piece of writing, or it can mean the art
and process of writing.
• Composition is not a specific type of writing like an essay or a blog post. Instead, it’s a
broad term that can refer to any (usually nonfiction) work and how a piece is written.
Description/ Descriptive Composition:
• Purpose: To create a vivid image of a person, place, object, or event using detailed
observations and sensory details.
Key Features:
• Focuses on describing how something looks, feels, smells, sounds, or tastes.
• Uses rich, vivid language to evoke the senses.
• Often organized structurally (e.g., from top to bottom, left to right).
A Sunny Beach
The golden desert stretches as far as the eye can see, shimmering under the bright, midday sun.
Waves crash gently against the shore, leaving behind a trace of white foam. The salty breeze carries
the scent of the ocean, mingling with the distant laughter of children playing in the water.
• Applications: Used in creative writing, literature, travel writing, and descriptive essays
Expository composition
• Purpose: To explain, inform, or provide information about a topic clearly and logically.
Key Features: Focuses on facts and figures, examples, and logical explanations. Structured with
a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Avoids personal opinions; the goal is to educate the
reader.
How Photosynthesis Works
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to
produce foods with the help of chlorophyll. The process involves converting carbon dioxide and
water into glucose and oxygen. It is essential for the production of oxygen and serves as the
foundation of the food chain.
Applications: Used in textbooks, how-to guides, scientific writing, and informative essays.
Narrative Composition
• Purpose: To tell a story or recount events in a structured and engaging way.
Key Features: Focuses on a sequence of events or a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Includes characters, a plot, conflict, and a resolution. May be written in first-person or third-person
point of view.
A Memorable Childhood Adventure
One summer afternoon, my friends and I decided to explore the old, abandoned house at the edge
of our neighbourhood. As we cautiously stepped inside, the floorboards groaned beneath our feet.
We discovered a hidden staircase leading down to a dark, mysterious basement. With trembling
hands, I pushed open the door, and what we found inside would change our lives forever...
• Applications: Used in novels, short stories, autobiographies, and narrative essays.
Argumentative Composition
• Purpose: To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific
action.
Key Features: Presents a clear thesis statement or claim. Supports the claim with evidence,
examples, and logical reasoning. Addresses counterarguments and counters them effectively.
Concludes with a strong call to action or final summary of the argument.
The Importance of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is essential for the future of our planet. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy
sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower do not produce harmful pollutants. They are
sustainable and can meet the growing energy demands of our society. Opponents argue that the
initial costs are high, but the long-term benefits, including reduced environmental impact and
energy independence, far overshadow the costs. Therefore, governments and individuals must
invest in renewable energy to ensure a cleaner, healthier future.
• Applications: Used in opinion pieces, persuasive essays, debate speeches, and editorial
writing.
Format of a Composition
1. Title: Captivating and relevant to the content.
2. Introduction: Background information, thesis statement.
3. Body Paragraphs: Supporting Points.
1. Each paragraph should focus on a single idea.
2. Use transitions between paragraphs for a smooth flow.
4. Conclusion: Restate the main idea, summarize key points, and provide closure