Well I have tried writing a 3 paragraph expository essay (intro, body and conclusion) but I always get a low mark. Since it is an one hour write, I don't have time for a 5 paragraph essay. Someone tried a long story but even though he had a high mark to begin with, his mark got reduced because it was too long. How do I write a 300 word composition expository or even narrative style? Should I just go for a 5-paragraph essay? How many paragraphs do I need and what kind? If the number of paragraphs is not the problem, what else should I look for?