Expository

Paragraph
By Group 5:
1. Devina Glory
2. Gewazano Kezia
3. Naomi Sonya Fitri Siburian
4. Veronika Robasa Silaban
Table of Contents
1. The Definition
2. The Uniqueness
3. The Types and Their Structures
Description
Sequence
Compare-Contrast
Problem-solution
Cause-Effect
4. The Language Features
5. Tips on How to Write an Expository Paragraph
6. The Example
7. The Biblical Christian Worldview
 RANI & KHER, 2019

The Definition
An expository paragraph is a paragraph written
with a purpose of informing its readers by giving
a clear, concise, and organized writing.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, N.D.

An expository paragraph is a type of writing that
is used to explain and to give information.

SARI, 2021
An expository paragraph is a type of paragraph
that explains a topic in the form of sequential,
clear, and detailed information.

IN CONCLUSION,
An expository paragraph is a type of paragraph
that is written to inform the readers and explain
a person, a place, or an idea to them by giving a
clear and organized writing.
 The Uniqueness

MORE ACADEMIC A WIDE RANGE A STRONG GROUPED INTO FIVE

ORGANIZATION TYPES
Expository paragraphs It helps the readers to
use different understand almost any One of the most important Expository paragraphs
structures and more topic in almost any mechanisms in writing an are also classified into
complex grammar to subject, from arts and expository paragraph is to five types. They are
give information, and it literature to math and provide directions to description, sequence,
contains facts and science, history and improve the organization compare-contrast,
supported with data social sciences (Smith, of the text (University of problem-solution, and
(Sari, 2021). 2016). Michigan, n.d.). cause-effect.
The Types and Their
Structures (Smith, 2019)
DESCRIPTION
The author describes a topic by listing the
characteristics and features.
Identification: what is being described.
Description: the characteristics,
qualities, and features.
Signal words: For example, for instance,
such as, like, to illustrate, etc.
(Akhondi et al., 2011)
The Types and Their
Structures (Smith, 2019)
SEQUENCE Step/Action 1
The author lists items or events in
numerical or chronological order. Step/Action 2
List of the order of steps/actions in a
process or event from first to last in a Step/Action 3
numerical or chronological order.
Signal words: First, second, third, then, Step/Action 4
before, next, now, last, finally, etc.
(Akhondi et al., 2011)
The Types and Their
Structures (Smith, 2019)
COMPARE-CONTRAST
The author explains how two or more
things are alike and how they are different.
Introduction: what the subjects are.
Comparison: the similarities.
Contrast: the differences.
Signal words: alike, same, similarly, in
contrast, both, etc.
(Akhondi et al., 2011)
The Types and Their
Structures (Smith, 2019)
PROBLEM-SOLUTION
The author states a problem and lists one or
more solutions for the problem.
Outline: the problem to be addressed.
Identification: the potential solution(s).
Explanation: why the potential solution is
valid.
Signal words: because, so that, as a result,
therefore, solved, etc. (Akhondi et al., 2011)
The Types and Their
Structures (Smith, 2019)
CAUSE-EFFECT
The author lists one or more causes and
the resulting effect or effects. Effect 1
Introduction: the initial event that
triggers subsequent events. Cause Effect 2
Description: how the consequences
occurred as a result.
Signal words: if - then, as a result, because Effect 3
of, consequently, since, etc.
*Note: effects may appear before the cause. (Akhondi et al., 2011)
The Language
Features
Long Noun Phrases

Subordinate Clauses

Adverbial Clauses (placed

before the main clause)
Tips on How to Write an
Expository Paragraph
(Purdue University, n.d.)

DECIDE THE TOPIC PRESENT A CLEAR USE LOGICAL

TOPIC SENTENCE TRANSITIONS
In expository writing, the
topic will determine which It is essential that the In writing the paragraph,
type of expository topic sentence be we need to use correct
paragraph we should appropriately narrowed transitions based on the
write. to follow the guidelines type of expository
set forth in the writing. paragraph we present.
Tips on How to Write an
Expository Paragraph
(Purdue University, n.d.)

SYNTHESIZE THE DO SOME RESEARCH SPREAD SOME

POINTS IN THE CREATIVITY
CONCLUSION Because its purpose is
to inform, we need to Even though it is
The conclusion do some research, so academic, try not to get
readdresses the topic we will not give any stuck on the formulaic
sentence in the light of the false information. nature of expository
information presented. writing at the expense of
writing something
interesting.
The Example
(University of Michigan, n.d.)

The Olympic Games

The Olympic games are one of the oldest festivals that have ever been held.
They began as athletic festivals in the valley of Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of
the gods. It was this festival that became the Olympic games in 776 B.C. Hundreds
of years later, these games were ended in A.D. 394 by the Roman Emperor who
ruled Greece. Since then, no Olympic games were held for more than 1,500 years.
In 1896, the first modern Olympics began with almost 300 male athletes competing.
Later in the games held in 1900, female athletes were allowed to compete. The
games have continued every four years since 1896, except during the World War II
from 1939 until 1945. Even with the 1,500 years of absence, these festivals still
endure through ages.
The Biblical 01 COLOSSIANS 4:4
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Christian 02 EPHESIANS 4 : 25

Worldview
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood
and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we
are all members of one body.

03 The true knowledge is given by God and can

be found in His Word. He also uses all His
creations to make Himself known and to
glorify His name. Therefore, we need to rely
on His wisdom.
 Thank you!
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