In an explanatory why composition you present an opinion. You explain clearly and directly why a particular idea should be accepted. For instance, you may want to explain why Manila is a pleasant city or why every passenger in a car should wear seat belt.

To find topics for explanatory why compositions, simply think about your own life. What issues do you feel strongly about? For instance, how do you feel about your school, your neighbourhood, or your town? How do you feel about TV, work-study programs, public transportation, or the draft? Choose a topic that is important to you. After you have chosen your topic, make notes for your composition. Think about why you feel the way you do. Plan to state your opinion in the introduction. Plan to support your opinion in the introduction. Plan to support your opinion with reasons or facts in the body of the composition. Plan to sum up your argument in the conclusion.