WEEK 6

Exposition
 prayer
Eternal God, Creator of all I firmly believe that I are
now in your presence. I adore Your Divine Majesty and
ask of You to enlighten my mind that I may know You
more clearly and to move my heart that I may love You
above all things, and my neighbour for Your sake me
that I may never in my thoughts words or deeds
offend against your Holy Law.
Objectives
Define expository text
Determine the text
structure
Identify the language
features in expository
text
Write an expository text
 What's the difference between a
newspaper article and a fairy tale?
 FACT OR BLUFF
FACT if statement corresponds to
expository
writing, and BLUFF if it is not.
presents the pros and cons of an issue

FACT BLUFF
educates the readers by providing facts

FACT BLUFF
makes use of signal words to establish
idea development

FACT BLUFF
convinces the reader to agree with one
side of a given issue

FACT BLUFF
presents information about a topic as
its main goal

FACT BLUFF
expository
text
 What is
expository
text?
a mode of writing in which
the purpose of the author is
to inform, explain, describe,
or define his or her subject to
the reader.
called informational writing
Which are examples of
expository text?
 Examples of
expository text
textbooks manuals
news articles thesauruses
cookbooks magazines
dictionaries textbooks
almanacs
Expository Text Structure
1. CAUSE AND EFFECT
the writer presents the information by explaining
how or why a certain event or occurrence happened
[cause] and what resulted from that particular
cause or occurrence [effect].
LANGUAGE FEATURES
because consequently
therefore as a result
for this reason this led to
since thus
2. comparison and contrast
writer presents the information by providing details
as to how things, concepts, or ideas are alike or
different.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
but on the other hand
similar to different from
in contrast although
as well as in the same way
however
3. description
the topic is presented by providing descriptions
about its attributes, features, and examples.

LANGUAGE FEATURES
for example such as
for instance including
to illustrate like
4. problem and solution
The writer may present a problem and provide
one or more solutions to the said problem

LANGUAGE FEATURES
since consequently
a solution therefore
so that in order to
5. sequence
information may be presented in a way that
follows numerical or chronological sequence

LANGUAGE FEATURES
first second third
before after finally
then next previously
Key Structural
Elements
1. A CLEAR AND
CONCISE THESIS
STATEMENT

2. CLEAR TRANSITIONS
3. A BODY THAT
CONTAINS EVIDENCES
AND SUPPORT

4. AN EFFECTIVE
CONCLUSION
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Read the expository

text. Then, identify
the text structure.
In the spring, toads lay their eggs in ponds, lakes, and
puddles. Then, tiny tadpoles come out of the eggs. The
tadpoles live in the water for several weeks. Next, the
tadpoles start to develop back legs, and then front legs.
Finally the tadpoles lose their tails. They are ready to
come out of the water—as tiny, tiny toads!
SEquence
Obesity has become a major health issue for North
Americans, and this problem is aggravated by the lack of
physical activity in large segments of the population. In
addition to healthier eating habits, one solution would be
to make it easier for obese North Americans to exercise on
a daily basis. This could be done at work, before and after
the shift, to ensure full participation in the program. This
program would be beneficial to obese employees as they
would be required to participate twice daily to help
decrease obesity among North Americans.
Problem and
solution
Aaron and Bruce differ in four ways. The first
difference is height. Aaron is tall, while Bruce
is short. A second difference is strength.
Aaron is strong. In contrast, Bruce is weak. A
third difference is appearance. Aaron, who is
average looking, differs from Bruce, who is
handsome. The final difference is
intelligence. Aaron is of average intelligence.
Bruce, on the other hand, is very intelligent.
compare and
contrast
Worsening pollution levels in cities are due to the
increased use of cars. Because of the increased
use of cars, pollution levels in cities are
worsening.As a result of the increased use of cars,
pollution levels in cities are worsening.The effect
of the increased use of cars is a worsening of
pollution levels in cities.
CAUSE AND
EFFECT
There are an innumerous amount of animal species in the world.
They all have adapted and evolved to survive in their
surroundings. Some have grown fins,others legs, and still others
wings. One of the animals that has grown wings is the bat. The
bat is a truly great creature. It has all the characteristics of
mammals while also possessing the skill in flight of a bird. There
are more than 800 species of bats in the world. They are of many
different sizes, shapes, and lifestyles. They live all over the world
and have drawn the curiosity of millions. Bats also have the
unique quality of echolocation that it uses to catch insects.
Though other mammals, like the flying squirrel seem to fly but
actually glide the bat is the only mammal that can truly fly.
Description
 FACT OR BLUFF
1.presents the 2.educates the 3.makes use of
pros and cons readers by signal words to
of an issue providing facts establish idea
development

4. convinces the 5.presents

reader to agree information about a
with one side of topic as its main
a given issue goal
Review time
Exposition
What is expository text?

Give one expository structure and

its language feature.
Answer the quiz
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 learning task 4
Write an expository essay. You may think of a familiar
topic/issue or you may use as a subject in the expository
essay. You may also choose from the given suggested topics
below.
Suggested Topics:
1. Vlogging
2. Online Learning
3. Maintaining a Stress-Free Life
4. Being a ‘Plantito/Plantita’
5. Best Comfort Foods During the Rainy Season