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Title : Classify Text Types (Narrative, Expository, Explanation, Recount and Persuasive)
Reference : Grade 7 Learner’s Material
Learning Competency : Classify Text Types (Narrative, Expository, Explanation, Recount and Persuasive)
( EN7RC –IV-a-3.2)
Learning Objectives :
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Define narrative, expository, explanation, recount and persuasive text;and
2. Differentiate narrative, expository, explanation, recount and persuasive text.

Texts can be grouped into categories based on their structure and purpose. These categories include
narratives, expository texts, explanation texts, recount and persuasive texts, which can be distinguished by
examining what the author's intent and how the author goes about achieving the intended result. Knowing the
features of each type of text allows you to choose the format that best suits your work.

Narrative Text

Narratives are accounts of past events, either real or fictional. A narrative essay, which tells about real
incidents, must have a clearly defined setting, characters, plot and point of view. It must include an
introduction, a climax and a conclusion. The author's purpose in writing a narrative essay is to communicate an
important lesson learned during the story -- such as the importance of knowing how to swim when the author
nearly drowned -- and not just recount past events.

Expository Text

The purpose of an expository text is to give information about a specific topic. It is not storytelling, but a
straightforward discussion of a topic, such as population increase in New England, the reasons behind it and
its effects. According to Professor Arnetha F. Ball of Stanford University, the author of an expository text
cannot assume that the reader has prior knowledge of the topic; therefore, the writer must use plain language
and an easy-to-follow structure.

Explanation Text

Explanation text is a piece of non-fiction writing explaining an action process or event in a detailed but simple
way. It features numbered points, time connectives, pictures, diagrams, labels and captions to help the
receiver understand the process of what’s being delivered.

Recount Text

Recount text is a text which retells events or experiences in the past. Its purpose is either to inform or to
entertain the readers. There is no complications among the participants and that differentiates from narrative
text. A recount text has an orientation, a series of events in chronological order, personal remarks on the
events, and a reorientation that “rounds off” the sequence of events.

Persuasive Text

The author of persuasive text tries to convince the audience of the validity of the author's opinion. This type of
text can employ a number of different persuasive methods. These techniques include the use of rhetorical
questions, repetition, emotive language, exaggeration, addressing the readers directly and using facts as a
means of backing up a point. The writer must mention the issue clearly and must express an opinion on it
explicitly.

TASK #1 Make them guest!

Arrange the following jumbled words and give a short description about it. Write your answer in a long bond
paper.

1. EVITARRAN 4. TNUOCER
2. YROTTISOPXE 5. EVISAUSRE
3. NOITANALPXE
TASK #2 Identify which type of writing is being described. Write Narrative, Expository, Explanation, Recount
and Persuasive.

1. ______________ A story about the time you got lost at Disneyland

2. ______________ A web page telling how to create a web page
3. ______________ The Harry Potter books
4. ______________ A letter to the governor explaining why the tax increase is a bad idea
5. ______________ Writing in which you record details of a trip taken
6. ______________ An essay discussing a theme from Romeo and Juliet
7. ______________ An article attempting to convince readers to boycott a store chain
8. ______________ A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall
9. ______________ A paper about the horrible treatment of the people in Darfur
10. ______________ The cover story in the morning newspaper
11. ______________ A brochure advertising a luxury hotel and resort
12. ______________ A paper discussing the after effects of a war

TASK #3
Direction: Write an example of a Narrative text about a trip or an outing that you had to visit a family
members or relatives. Write your answer in a long bond paper.