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Which room could stimulate
comprehension and learning?

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Which room could stimulate
comprehension and learning?

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distraction than an
conducive to learning
aid to learning
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neat and organized
creates an atmosphere
conducive to learning
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neat and organized
creates an atmosphere
conducive to learning
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neat and organized
creates an atmosphere
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carefully planned
organized
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neat and organized transport accurate
creates an atmosphere information and ideas
conducive to learning to the readers
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Expository text
exposition
exposition to expose
exposition to expose

to reveal something
exposition to expose

to reveal something

to make something
known
exposition to expose

to reveal something

to make something
known

to disclose
something
Explains
Describes
Inform
Defines
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

educational
purposeful
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

educational
purposeful

providing
descriptions
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

educational
purposeful

providing citing
descriptions reasons
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

educational
purposeful

providing citing presenting

descriptions reasons explanations
presents or provides information
about a particular topic or issue.

sometimes called informational writing

educational
purposeful

providing citing enumerating

presenting steps of a
descriptions reasons explanations specific process
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come in different forms
information-based text
come in different forms

impersonal
information-based text
come in different forms

impersonal

be written in the third person

information-based text
come in different forms

impersonal

be written in the third person

focuses on presenting factual

information that's free of any
biases or opinion
requires writer have knowledge
about a topic, or do research
about a topic in some cases.

requires good organization

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tells a story
 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

uses emotion in
presenting facts
 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

uses emotion in does not use emotion
presenting facts
 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

uses emotion in does not use emotion
presenting facts
fact-based
 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

uses emotion in does not use emotion
presenting facts
fact-based
educates the reader by
presenting facts based
on reliable sources
 Narrative Text Expository Text

tells a story does not tell a story

uses emotion in does not use emotion
presenting facts
fact-based
educates the reader by
presenting facts based
on reliable sources
clear
concise
organized
Narrative Text Argumentative Expository Text
Text
Narrative Text Argumentative Expository Text
Text
Narrative Text Argumentative Expository Text
Text
to entertain
Narrative Text Argumentative Expository Text
Text
to entertain to persuade
Narrative Text Argumentative Expository Text
Text
to entertain to persuade to inform
 Structure of
an Expository
Essay
Introduction
 Introduction

Supporting
Detail #1

Body Supporting
Detail #2

Supporting
Detail #3
 Introduction

Supporting
Detail #1

Body Supporting
Detail #2

Supporting
Detail #3

Conclusion
 Background information
Introduction about the subject of the essay
and the thesis statement
Supporting
Detail #1

Body Supporting
Detail #2

Supporting
Detail #3

Conclusion
 Background information
Introduction about the subject of the essay
and the thesis statement
Supporting
Detail #1 Supporting details (evidence
or factual information)
Body Supporting connected by transition
Detail #2 words or phrases.
Supporting
Detail #3

Conclusion
 Background information
Introduction about the subject of the essay
and the thesis statement
Supporting
Detail #1 Supporting details (evidence
or factual information)
Body Supporting connected by transition
Detail #2 words or phrases.
Supporting
Detail #3 Restates the thesis statement
and synthesizes the
information presented in the
Conclusion text; does not provide new
information.
Key Structural
Elements in an
Exposition
1. Clear and concise thesis statement
Introduction

Thesis Statement

Body

Conclusion
1. Clear and concise thesis statement
Introduction
Usually presented in the
Thesis Statement
initial paragraph, the thesis
statement introduces the Body
main topic or idea and
provides the overall direction
for the text. Conclusion
Introduction
Introduction

Body
Introduction

Body

Conclusion
Introduction
 Introduces the topic
Introduction
 Introduces the topic
Introduction Gives an overview of what
the essay is all about.
 Introduces the topic
Introduction Gives an overview of what
the essay is all about.
presents the thesis
statement
 Introduces the topic
Introduction Gives an overview of what
the essay is all about.
presents the thesis
statement
 Introduces the topic
Introduction Gives an overview of what
the essay is all about.
presents the thesis
statement

choose quotation, question,

fact, dilemma, definition.
 Introduces the topic
Introduction Gives an overview of what
the essay is all about.
presents the thesis
statement

choose quotation, question,

fact, dilemma, definition.

main point of your exposition

Clear and concise
2. Clear transitions
Introduction

Thesis Statement

Body

Conclusion
 are words and phrases that
connect ideas of sentences and
paragraphs for coherence
 2. Clear transitions
The use of clear and proper Introduction
transitions will glue the
Thesis Statement
introduction, the body, and
the conclusion together. Body

Without effective use of

transitions, the exposition
may seem like a disjointed Conclusion
collection of sentences.
3. A body that contains evidence and support
Introduction

Thesis Statement

Body

Supporting Evidence

Conclusion
3. A body that contains evidences and support.
While most people might think Introduction
of an expository text like an
Thesis Statement
essay as something that can be
written even without due Body
research and preparations, the
use of supporting evidence Supporting Evidence

like examples and explanations Conclusion

forms a huge part of a fact-
based expository text.
3. A body that contains evidences and support.

Body
3. A body that contains evidences and support.
Supporting evidence
Textual evidence, statistics,
Body experience, interviews,
examples, explanations
3. A body that contains evidences and support.
Supporting evidence
Textual evidence, statistics,
Body experience, interviews,
examples, explanations
properly cite and paraphrase
references
3. A body that contains evidences and support.
Supporting evidence
Textual evidence, statistics,
Body experience, interviews,
examples, explanations
properly cite and paraphrase
references
3. A body that contains evidences and support.
Supporting evidence
Textual evidence, statistics,
Body experience, interviews,
examples, explanations
properly cite and paraphrase
references
transitional marketers or
connectives are used in these
paragraph
4. An effective conclusion.
Introduction

Thesis Statement

Body

Supporting Evidence

Conclusion
4. An effective conclusion.
It is essential to remember Introduction
that a conclusion is not only
Thesis Statement
meant to summarize the
ideas presented from the Body
introduction to the body.
Supporting Evidence
Instead, a conclusion should
tie the ideas altogether while Conclusion
highlighting the essence of
the main idea in the text.
4. An effective conclusion.
sums up all the whole writing or essay
by paraphrasing the thesis statement

should tie the ideas, transitions and

Conclusion examples together to give the reader
something to think about
may be concluded with a
recommendation for further action,
suggested solution, or new topics to
investigate.
 GOOD FRIEND
Of all the friends one gets to have in a lifetime, the good
friends are the ones who last longest and become
family. Friends are the people we let into our walled-off
lives– they are the people we know well and with whom
we have a bond of mutual affection. A good friend is
someone who defends and protects, who is loyal,
considerate and kind, a person who is fun and brings
out the best in their friends. The list of qualities making
up a good friend is endless and depends on the
individual. However, there are many common qualities
that can be seen in all “good” friends.
For starters, a good friend is a person on which
someone else can always depend. This can probably be
said about all good friends. They are dependable. When
another friend needs them, they are the first there to
help. They make their friend’s problem their own
problem, too. Whether it’s about money, time, resources
or emotional support, a good friend is always there for
someone they care about, for their other friends. They
are reliable –you can always rely on a good friend. It's
kind of a little miracle that your friend always happens
to be there for you, willing to offer their time and
energy.
Also, another quality of a good friend is being a good
listener. Sometimes, people just need someone to talk
to, someone who will listen and put their own thoughts,
concerns, and opinions aside just for a few minutes.
Being a good listener is a friend attractor, actually,
because listening demonstrates one’s support,
sensitivity, empathy, kindness, and consideration –
among other things. In times of celebration and in
times of hardship, what everyone needs and wants and
requires is someone they can express their thoughts,
emotions, concerns, and celebrations to. It’s a rather
simple, almost innate need – to have a friend.
Lastly, a good friend is thoughtful. A good friend is a
friend who will, upon hearing of their friend’s bad day,
will change their plans and plan something that friend
will definitely find uplifting. A good friend in someone
who will, upon getting the news about their friend’s
promotion or a new job, will throw a party in their name
and celebrate with them to make the moment
memorable and special. Thoughtfulness means
mindfulness, which requires being a good listener and
caring about a person
The qualities of a good friend range, as there are tons of
different qualities that people findvaluable and
attractive in others. But the qualities listed above – that
illustrate how a good friend is dependable, a good
listener and thoughtful – are the ones most people most
likely see, or wantto see, in a really good friend.
Cause and Effect
Comparison and Contrast
Description
Problem and Solution
Sequence
 Cause and Effect

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).
 Cause and Effect
Example:
One of the most common reasons for a
decreased feeling of self-worth as an adult is
bullying that occurred in the person’s past.
When a child experienced a wide range of
negative physical and emotional influences it
will lead to low self-esteem.
 Comparison and Contrast

The writer presents the

information by providing details
as to how things, concepts, or
ideas are alike or different.
 Comparison and Contrast
Example:

Computers can be used to communicate

easily likewise with a mobile phone.
However, mobile phones can be
operated from anywhere but in
computer, you can’t.
 Description

In this structure, the topic is

presented by providing
descriptions about its attributes,
features, and examples.
 Description
Example:
Some belongings are more valuable than others. For
example, on one corner of my dresser I have a smiling
toy clown on a tiny unicycle-- a gift I received last
Christmas from a close friend. The clown’s physical
characteristics include short yellow hair, made of yarn,
that covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. The blue
eyes are outlined in black with thin, dark lashes flowing
from the brows. It has cherry-red cheeks, nose, and lips,
and its broad grin disappears into the wide, white ruffle
around its neck.
 Problem and Solution

The writer may present a problem

and provide one or more solutions to
the said problem.
 Problem and Solution
Example:
There has been a surge in teen
pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies
make it hard for mothers to pursue their
dreams. However, this can be prevented
through abstinence.
 Sequence

In this structure, information may

be presented in a way that follows
numerical or chronological
sequence either explicitly or
implicitly.
 Sequence

Example:
To make a paper airplane, the first thing
you need to do is to take out a plain
sheet of paper. Next, fold the paper
down the center. Then, fold the top
corners down to meet the center line…
The table below presents some examples of the most commonly used signal
words in different text structures of expository texts:
Cause and Therefore, as a for this reason, due
Because, consequently,
Effect since
result, to
thus this led to,

similar to, in contrast,

Compare and but, as well as
different although,
Contrast on the other hand
from, however in the same way

for example, for to illustrate,

Description instance such as
Including, like

Problem and a solution,

since, consequently so that, in order to
Solution therefore

before, after, then, next,

Sequence first ,second, third
finally previously