An expository essay is a type of writing that aims to explain, describe, or inform the reader about a specific topic in a clear and logical manner. It presents facts, evidence, and examples rather than opinions, helping the reader understand a subject thoroughly.
This kind of essay is organized int...
An expository essay is a type of writing that aims to explain, describe, or inform the reader about a specific topic in a clear and logical manner. It presents facts, evidence, and examples rather than opinions, helping the reader understand a subject thoroughly.
This kind of essay is organized into three main parts:
Introduction – introduces the topic and states the thesis or main idea.
Body paragraphs – each paragraph explains a specific point or detail that supports the thesis, using facts, statistics, examples, or logical reasoning.
Conclusion – summarizes the main points and reinforces the central idea.
The purpose of an expository essay is to educate or inform, not to persuade. The tone is usually formal, objective, and straightforward, focusing on clarity and logical organization.
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Let’s recall!
FACT VALUE POLICY Can you investigate through research or interviews? Is it good or bad? What should be done?
Tell whether each statement is a claim of fact, claim of value, or claim of policy.
1. Social Media have been utilized by many as main platforms of spreading fake news. CLAIM OF FACT
2. The Department of Education should provide convenient learning spaces to all school children. CLAIM OF POLICY
3. Resiliency is an essential quality someone must possess to survive during challenging times. CLAIM OF fact
4. Same sex marriage is not acceptable in almost all religion. CLAIM OF value
5. Far flung areas in the country should be provided with strong internet connection. CLAIM OF POLICY
QUESTIONS 1. Do you know somebody who is smoking? 2. Why do you think they are smoking? 3. What do you think are the effects of smoking to our health?
GUIDE QUESTIONS: 1. What is the text about? 2. How would you describe people who are smoking? 3. What would you feel if you are the mother of the child who smoke?
EXPOSITORY TEXT
OBJECTIVES: Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include key structural elements and language features
OBJECTIVES: • Define and discuss exposition • Distinguish the steps on how to write an expository essay
EXPOSITION a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
STRUCTURES OF AN EXPOSITION 1. Introduction 2. Body (Series of arguments) 3. Conclusion
HOW TO WRITE AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY? • Step 1: Choose your topic
HOW TO WRITE AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY? • Step 2: List 4 or 5 points to argue your POV: ➢ Brainstorm- no particular order ➢ Arrange them in a clear sequence that brings out your stand.
HOW TO WRITE AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY? • Step 3: Collect the evidence you will need for each point: ➢ Quote statistics ➢ Give examples ➢ Quote statements from authorities ➢ Include a moral statement
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 1. Using mental process - is to state what the writer thinks of feels about the issue.
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 2. Using material process - is to state what happened.
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 3. Using relational process - is to state what is or should be.
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 4. Using simple present tense - is to tell about the present event.
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 5. Using transitional signals to show contrast. (although, however, & etc.) 6. Using connecting words - firstly, secondly, thirdly, before, additionally, however, etc.
FEATURES OF AN EXPOSITION 7. Using emotive words
TYPES OF EXPOSITION There are 5 types of exposition: Descriptive essay describes a person, place or some interesting, and unusual experiences. Example: A person who has influenced me most is my grandmother. My grandmother raised me to be sensitive, cheerful, and compassionate. She is someone I deeply love and cherish. Cause and Effect is about how the important issue happens and what the ensuing result is. 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.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION Compare and Contrast takes comparison between two subjects explaining their similarities and differences. 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. Problem and Solution talks about a relevant problem and analyzes the solution for it. Example: There has been a surge in teen a pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it hard for mothers to pursue their dreams. However, this can be prevented through abstinence.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 5. Sequence or Process answers the question “How to….?” It teaches and explains the process. 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…
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 1. Debates - a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 2. Book Reviews - a critical evaluation of a text, event, object, or phenomenon.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 3. Movies - a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 5. Editorials - a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 6. Speeches - a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 7. Oral Arguments - a presentation of a case before a court by spoken word.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 8. Legal Defenses - is an act of protecting one's own interests.
TYPES OF EXPOSITION 9. Blogs - a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
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STRUCTURES AND PATTERNS OF IDEA DEVELOPMENT 1. Cause and Effect Presents the information by explaining how or why a certain event or occurrence happened and what resulted from that occurrence.
STRUCTURES AND PATTERNS OF IDEA DEVELOPMENT 2. Comparison and Contrast The writer presents the information by providing details as to how things, concepts, or ideas are alike or different.
STRUCTURES AND PATTERNS OF IDEA DEVELOPMENT 3. Description In this structure, the topic is presented by providing descriptions about its attributes, features, and examples.
STRUCTURES AND PATTERNS OF IDEA DEVELOPMENT 4. Problem and Solution The writer may present a problem and provide one or more solutions to the said problem.
STRUCTURES AND PATTERNS OF IDEA DEVELOPMENT 5. Sequence Information may be presented in a way that follows numerical or chronological sequence either explicitly or implicitly.
Key structural elements in an exposition 1. Clear and Concise Thesis Statement Usually presented in the initial paragraph, the thesis statement introduces the main topic or idea and provides the overall direction for the text.
Key structural elements in an exposition 2. Clear transitions The use of clear and proper transitions will glue the introduction, the body, and the conclusion together.
Key structural elements in an exposition 3. A body that contains evidence and support The use of supporting evidence like examples and explanations forms a huge part of a facts-based expository text.
Key structural elements in an exposition 4. An effective conclusion It is essential to remember that a conclusion is not only meant to summarize the ideas presented from the introduction to the body.