What's the difference?
Format
Key components
100

Told from first person point of view

What is an expressive/narrative essay?

100

This part of the essay introduces the topic and provides context

What is an Introduction Paragraph?

100

This is 1-2 sentences in the introduction paragraph that tells the reader what the essay is about

What is a thesis statement?

200

This type of essay requires you to make claims

What is an argumentative essay?

200

This is the main bulk of your essay

What are body paragraphs?

200

This is the first step in all 3 writing types

What is choosing a topic?

300

This type of essay educates readers about a specific topic

What is an informative essay?

300
You must do this to gather data for your informative or argumentative essay

What is research?

300

You must do this for the information you find while researching

What is citing sources?

400

This kind of essay uses personal memories and stories to entertain readers

What is an expressive/narrative essay?

400

This paragraph summarizes the essay

What is the conclusion?

400

This fights against your original claims

What is a counterargument?

500

With an expressive essay, you should do this to compile your details before writing. 

What is brainstorming?

500

You should make one of these before writing each type of essay to plan your paragraphs out

What is an outline?

500

This pairs with research in your body paragraphs

What is commentary?