MODULE 2

Exposition text can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles,
academic speech or lectures, research report etc. It is popular among science, academic
community and educated people. It means that the text asserts something to the readers by giving
supporting statement and evidence to convince it. To make the persuasion stronger, the
speaker or writer gives some arguments as the fundamental reasons why something is the case.

Lexicogrammatical features
Focus on generic human and non-human participants
The use material processes
Using Present Tense
Using conjunction

Let’s read the two texts below!

The Importance of Reading

The Generic Draft The Text
Structure
Thesis Reading is a very important I personally think that reading is a
activity in our life very important activity in our life.
Why do I say so?
Argument 1 Reading can give us a lot of Firstly, by reading we can get a lot
knowledge of knowledge about many things in
the world such as Science,
technology, sports, arts, culture, etc.
written in either books, magazine,
newspaper, etc.
Argument 2 Reading can give us a lot of news Secondly, by reading we can get a
and information lot of news and information about
something happening in any parts of
the world which can we see directly.
 Argument 3 Reading can give us pleasure. Another reason, reading can give us
pleasure too. Clark and Rumbold
(2006) said that reading for pleasure
is an activity that can bring benefits
in emotional and social consequences.
When we are tired, we read books,
novel, comic, newspaper or
magazine on the entertainment
column such as comedy, short story,
quiz, etc. to make us relaxed.
Argument 4 Reading can take us to other parts The last, reading can also take us to
of the world. other parts of the world. By reading
a book about Irian Jaya we may feel
we’re really sitting in the jungles not
at home in our rooms.
Reiteration Reading is important in our life. From the facts above, it’s obvious
that everyone needs to read to get
knowledge, information and also
entertainment. Or in summary we
can say reading is truly important in
our life

The Importance of Reading

I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say so?
Firstly, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as
Science, technology, sports, arts, culture, etc. written in either books, magazine, newspaper, etc.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something
happening in any parts of the world which can we see directly
Another reason, reading can give us pleasure too. Clark and Rumbold (2006) said that
reading for pleasure is an activity that can bring benefits in emotional and social consequences.
When we are tired, we read books, novel, comic, newspaper or magazine on the entertainment
column such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. to make us relaxed
The last, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about
Irian Jaya we may feel we’re really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.
From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs to read to get knowledge,
information and also entertainment. Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our
life.
(197 words)
 Watch Your Kids while Watching TV

The Generic Draft The Text

Structure
Thesis You have to know what your Television becomes one of the most
kids are watching important devices, which takes place
in almost houses. It can unite all
members of the family as well as
separate them. However, is it
important to know what your kids are
watching? The answer is, of course,
absolutely "Yes" and that should be
done by all parents. Television can
expose things you have tried to
protect the children from, especially
violence, pornography, consumerism
and so on.
Argument 1 Watching TV too much causes Recently, a study demonstrates that
bed-time disruption, stress, and spending too much time on watching
short sleep duration. TV during the day or at bedtime often
causes bed-time disruption, stress,
and short sleep duration.

Argument 2 Watching TV too much causes Another research find that there is a
the possibility of being significant relationship between the
aggressive. amount of time spent for watching
television during adolescence and
early adulthood, and the possibility of
being aggressive
Argument 3 Watching TV too much makes Meanwhile, many studies have
kids become inactive and identified a relationship between kids
overweight. who watch TV a lot and being
inactive and overweight. According
to Dennison (2008), snacking while
watching television is associated with
a higher consumption of energy-
dense foods and drinks, and a lower
consumption of fruit, vegetables and
milk

Recommendations Parents have to protect their Considering some facts mentioning

children above, protect your children by
limiting television viewing to one-
two hours each day and not allowing
your children to have a TV set in their
own bedrooms
 Watch Your Kids while Watching TV

Television becomes one of the most important devices, which takes place in almost
houses. It can unite all members of the family as well as separate them. However, is it important
to know what your kids are watching? The answer is, of course, absolutely "Yes" and that should
be done by all parents. Television can expose things you have tried to protect the children from,
especially violence, pornography, consumerism and so on.
Recently, a study demonstrates that spending too much time on watching TV during the
day or at bedtime often causes bed-time disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.
Another research find that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time
spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of
being aggressive
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot
and being inactive and overweight. According to Dennison (2008), snacking while watching
television is associated with a higher consumption of energy-dense foods and drinks, and a lower
consumption of fruit, vegetables and milk
Considering some facts mentioning above, protect your children by limiting television
viewing to one-two hours each day and not allowing your children to have a TV set in their own
bedrooms
(206 words)
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