Explanatory

Texts for
Beginners
to compose informative and
explanatory texts

GRADE XI | ENGLISH E-MODULE OF PEMBANGUNAN JAKARTA SENIOR HIGH

 Think about your
favorite indoor
activities.
When do you do these activities with
family or friends?

How would you describe an ideal

indoor activity?

Can you provide instructions for it?

GRADE XI | ENGLISH E-MODULE OF PEMBANGUNAN JAKARTA SENIOR HIGH

 Today, you’ll write
Identify types of expository
writing (informative and
explanatory)
Organize expository writing
through strategies
Definition
Classification
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect

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 What is expository writing?

It is a means of writing to explain or

describe through facts and other
information.

It aims to share facts rather than

feelings or opinions.

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 Types of Expository Texts
An expository text can be either informative or explanatory.
If you breakdown these words, what meaning will you get?

INFORMATIVE EXPLANATORY

inform (to communicate or explain (to make something

impart something) and “plain” or understandable)
“-ative” (a suffix meaning and “-atory” (another suffix
“relating to”) meaning “relating to”)

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 Informative Explanatory

gives facts or information makes something clear

answers who, what, where, and when

answers why and how questions
questions

writing meant to impart knowledge writing that offers explanation

How do I start writing informative and

explanatory texts?

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 ORGANIZING STRATEGIES

Definition
Some terms can be defined broadly or
directly, such as factual events or
scientific terms. Others may have more
connotative meanings, such as “tradition” DID YOU KNOW?
and “empathy.” A word may have multiple
meanings - ranging from
It often requires research and some its “denotative” or literal
understanding of the topic you will write to its “connotative” or
figurative sense.
about.

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 Examples of Definition
Read these two texts that define Scrabble. Which one is informative and
which one is explanatory?

A B
Scrabble is a popular Scrabble involves
board and tile game forming the most
based on crossword number of words to
puzzles and score the most
anagrams. It was points, using letters
originally called Criss with corresponding
Cross and was first values.
sold in 1954.

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 Examples of Definition
Informative Explanatory
What kind How is
of game is Scrabble is a popular Scrabble Scrabble involves
Scrabble? board and tile game played? forming the most
based on crossword number of words to
When was puzzles and score the most
it first
anagrams. It was points, using letters
released?
originally called Criss with corresponding
Cross and was first values.
sold in 1954.

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 ORGANIZING STRATEGIES

Classification
It aims to organize information through
grouping or categories.

It also involves listing minor parts,

features, or aspects.
DID YOU KNOW?
In science, the
It may overlap with “comparison and systematized
contrast” but classification highlights the classification of
reason or logic behind the groups or organisms is called
taxonomy.
categories.

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 Examples of Classification
Read these two texts about types of arts and crafts. Which one is
informative, and which one is explanatory?

A B
There are different These are all crafts
types and variations involving textiles.
of arts and crafts. They involve the use
Some examples are of materials such as
cross-stitching, yarn, thread, and
crocheting, knitting, cloth. They are meant
or sewing. to create works of art
that can also be used.

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 Examples of Classification
Informative Explanatory
Why are
There are different they These are all crafts
types and variations classified involving textiles.
of arts and crafts. as such? They involve the use
What are
Some examples are How are
of materials such as
types and cross-stitching, the tools yarn, thread, and
variations crocheting, knitting, used? cloth. They are
of arts and or sewing. meant to create
crafts? works of art that can
also be used.

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 ORGANIZING STRATEGIES

Comparison and Contrast

It discusses the similarities and differences of
two or more things.
You may structure it with the following methods:
alternating method - stating one aspect of
one thing and immediately comparing or
contrasting the same aspect to another thing
block method - discussing all of the aspects
of one thing and then discussing all of the
aspects of another.

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 Examples of Comparison and Contrast
Read these two texts about paper art. Which one uses the alternating
method and which one uses the block method?

A B
Paper mâché requires
pasting and painting. It
needs extra materials like
glue, paint, and a mold. For
origami, you will only need
colorful papers of different
lengths and sizes to form
two or three-dimensional
objects. It mainly involves
folding and cutting.
Paper mâché is the
layering of moistened
paper and other materials
onto a blank surface,
whereas origami is the
Japanese art of folding
paper into decorative
shapes and figures.

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 These texts are a combination of informative and explanatory writing.

Block Method Altnernating Method

Paper mâché requires pasting and Paper mâché is the layering of

painting. It needs extra materials
like glue, paint, and mould. For
origami, you will only need colorful
papers of different lengths and
sizes to form two or three-
dimensional objects. It mainly
involves folding and cutting.
moistened paper and other
materials onto a blank surface,
whereas origami is the Japanese
art of folding paper into decorative
shapes and figures.

This one took two sentences to talk about This one talks about two types of paper
about one paper art, before explaining art in a single sentence.
another.

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 ORGANIZING STRATEGIES

Cause and Effect

It is used to understand the
reasons and consequences
behind actions or events.
Make logical conclusions by
evaluating the events (cause)
that happened and their
outcomes (effect).

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 Examples of Cause and Effect
Read these two texts about watching movies. Which one is informative,
and which one is explanatory?

A B
Since movies are now
available online, we can
have movie nights at home
using mobile devices. This is
made possible by streaming
services that rely on high-
speed internet for
uninterrupted playback,
ensuring a smooth and
enjoyable watching
experience.
Through online streaming
services, we now have an
option to watch movies
by means of a
subscription. Most
subscription services offer
unlimited viewing for a
monthly fee.

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 Examples of Cause and Effect
Explanatory
Since movies are now available
online, we can have movie nights at
home using mobile devices. This is
made possible by streaming
services that rely on high-speed
internet for uninterrupted playback,
ensuring a smooth and enjoyable
watching experience.
Cause: availability of movies online
Effect: ability to have movie nights at home
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Informative
Through online streaming services,
we now have an option to watch
movies by means of a subscription.
Most subscription services offer
unlimited viewing for a monthly
fee.
Cause: payment of a monthly fee
Effect: unlimited viewing of movies online
 Summary
Expository writing Strategies for writing this
explains or describes type of text include:
through facts and other definition
information. It can be classification
informative or comparison and
explanatory. contrast
cause and effect

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 Assignment
Write an informative or explanatory text about your favorite indoor activity
using the strategies you learned. Use this rubric to check your work.

Have I organized my text using any of the structures taught?

Are my ideas logically arranged or grouped together?
Does my text have a clear, unifying and central idea?
Have I made use of details or examples to support my idea?
Have I provided accurate and relevant information?
Is my writing free from any grammatical errors?

GRADE XI | ENGLISH E-MODULE OF PEMBANGUNAN JAKARTA SENIOR HIGH