Q2 M4 Types of Claims in Expository Writing

Types of Claims in Expository Writing

Expository writing is like persuasive writing. Its purpose is to explain a certain topic or issue. Sometimes, it expresses
assertions of the writer thus persuades the readers on what he or she is asserting about. When you express your opinion
and turn a topic into a claim, you are definitely trying to persuade someone to believe. Claim is the position of the writer
on what he or she believes about a certain topic or issue.

Types of Claims in Expository Writing:

Definitional Claims- are claims over the denotation or classification of what something is. This is sometimes called the
classification claims.
For example, you are trying to convince that a therapeutic massage is often performed on nude clients; however, it is not
a form of prostitution. You must check the legal definition of prostitution where therapeutic massage does not fall in this
classification.
Factual Claims- set out to argue the truth and falsity of an assertion. Assertion refers to a strong or firm declaration of
something that you believe in. Usually, they are very simple to answer for there are facts supporting this type of claim as
suggested by its name.

For examples:
1. President Rodrigo Duterte is the oldest candidate for the presidency.
2. Barrack Obama is the first African American President.
3. Nelson Mandela is the first African President of South Africa.

Though factual claims are simple to answer, there are times that they may not
be answered absolutely. This happens when we consider the relativeness of a topic to morality, culture, or religion.
There is a very thin line between the truth and falsity of a certain topic and the final answer is yet to be discovered.
For instance, God’s law is above the law of the land.

Write 3 important keywords of the lesson and briefly explain:

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________

Types of Claims in Argumentative Writing

Argumentative writing is a type of persuasive writing. Similar to expository writing, its purpose is to persuade the
readers. Moreover, it persuades readers to take a certain course of action as an impact to reading an argumentative
essay.
Your claim in an argumentative essay is termed as thesis that can be found in the thesis statement.

Claims vary as FACT, POLICY, and VALUE.

Claims of Fact
In argumentative writing, you need to consider an argument. You have to make sure that your claim is something
debatable yet based on facts.
Examples:
1. Whether or not grades really measure academic achievement
2. Whether or not libraries are still effective in the digital age

Claims of Policy
Like the other one mentioned earlier, you have to start with an argument. This time your claim should state that
something be implemented or not. The keyword to unlock this claim is the use of the word ‘’SHOULD‘‘.
Examples:
1. Children in low-income families should be given medical insurance from the government.
2. Children in low-income families should be supported by the local government in availing online class in this
time of pandemic.
Claims of Value
One very important element in writing argumentation is the argument itself. Claims of value suggest the worth of an
idea or practice. Sometimes, they suggest that some things are morally right or wrong.
Examples:
1. The Earth is too beautiful to lose over global warming.
2. Ebooks are better to read than the paper thick back books.

SENTENCE COMPLETION: Complete the sentences below.

A claim of fact is __________________________________________.
A claim of policy is________________________________________ _.
A claim of value is _________________________________________.

Q2 Module 5 EXPOSITORY WRITING

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Expository writing is writing that has a purpose of explaining, informing, or describing. In other words, expository
writing is about providing information to the reader about a particular topic or subject. The purpose of expository
writing is merely to inform or to provide information. It is used to convey factual information.

What Is an Expository Essay?

An expository essay has three basic parts: 1.the introduction, 2. the body, and 3. the conclusion. Each is crucial to writing
a clear article or effective argument.

1. The introduction:

~It lays the foundation for your essay.

~It gives the reader an overview of your thesis.
~Use the opening sentence to get the reader's attention, and then follow up with a few sentences that gives the reader
some context for the information they are about to cover.

2. The body:

~It includes three to five paragraphs in the body of the expository essay.
~The body could be considerably longer, depending on the topic and audience.
~Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence where you state your case or objective.
~Each topic sentence supports your overall thesis statement.
~Then, each paragraph includes several sentences that expand on the information and/or
support the topic sentence. ~Finally, a concluding sentence offers a transition to the following paragraph in the
essay.

3. The conclusion:
~The final section of the expository essay should give the reader a concise overview of your thesis.
~The intent is not merely to summarize the argument but to use it as a means of proposing further action,
offering a solution, or posing new questions to explore. Do not cover new material related to your thesis, though. This is
where you wrap it all up.

The Types of Expository Writing

1. Compare and Contrast Essay

It is a type of essay in which the writer compares and contrasts two things. The writer compares the similarities between
the two selected subjects and contrasts the differences in those subjects. The subjects should belong to the same
category.

For example, Compare and contrast two oranges or two apples, rather than comparing and contrasting an apple with an
orange. You can compare and contrast the color of apples, the shape, the size, etc. You cannot compare the color of an
apple with an orange. It does not make sense as they do not belong to the same category.

2. Cause and Effect Essay

The writer tries to find the cause of something; why did something happen and what effects it might have. This type of
essay has built around the reason that caused something to happen and its possible impacts.
There are two ways to structure a cause-and-effect essay:
Block structure: All the causes are presented first and then all its effects.
Chain structure: Each of the causes is followed by its effect straight away.

This essay could be based upon assumptions or could be based on facts, but either way, they should be validated.

3. Problem and Solution Essay

The writer identifies a problem and then proposes its solution. The writer examines the subject from various aspects and
perspectives prior to providing a solution. This essay is somewhat like the cause-and-effect essay.

For example, You choose to write about the corona virus. You will examine the problem thoroughly like how the virus
came into existence? How is it spreading? What problems has it caused for society?
After examining the problem, you will suggest its possible solutions; how to overcome this situation? What precautionary
measures do we need to take to protect ourselves from the virus?

4. Process Essay
It refers to the process of something like how to make an apple pie. This type of writing includes a step-by-step process
of making or doing something.

For example, you are writing about how to bake a cake. You will provide the complete recipe in a proper sequence like
1. Preheat the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees.
2. Mix the baking powder, cocoa powder, flour, and sugar.
3. Beat the eggs.
4. Add the beaten eggs into the mixture.
5. Melt the butter and chocolate and add them into the mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake.

This is how you write a process essay; it provides the complete process of doing something. The goal is to provide the
process in such a way that the reader can follow the sequence without any mistake.

5. Definition Essay
It is a type of expository essay that gives a complete description of the topic. It explains what the term or the topic of the
essay exactly means. Some terms have concrete meanings like glass, book, etc. Whereas some have abstract meanings
like love, respect, honor, etc.

The definition essay revolves around explaining the purpose, what, why, and how aspect of the topic of the essay. This
essay could start with the dictionary definition and ultimately provide the extended definition.

6. Classification Essay
It divides the essay topic into different groups and categories. The categories are further explained in detail to clarify the
topic. Each group or category has its own examples, object, character, and ideas.

For example:
If you write about different types of shoes, each of the body paragraphs will define the characteristics of different shoes.

Answer the question below:

Which among the types of expository writing is the easiest to write? Why? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.