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Expository Text Structures

Expository text is a non-fiction format that provides factual information about a topic, commonly found in textbooks, news articles, and encyclopedias. It can be structured in various ways, including description, sequencing, problem-solution, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. Each structure serves a different purpose, such as detailing characteristics, organizing events, solving issues, explaining relationships, or analyzing similarities and differences.

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Expository Text Structures

Expository text is a non-fiction format that provides factual information about a topic, commonly found in textbooks, news articles, and encyclopedias. It can be structured in various ways, including description, sequencing, problem-solution, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. Each structure serves a different purpose, such as detailing characteristics, organizing events, solving issues, explaining relationships, or analyzing similarities and differences.

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WHAT IS EXPOSITORY TEXT?

EXPOSITORY TEXT

• Expository texts, or informational texts, are


non-fiction texts that give facts and
information about a topic.

Examples: Textbooks, News Articles, and


Encyclopedias
EXPOSITORY TEXT STRUCTURES

 DESCRIPTION
 SEQUENCING
 PROBLEM SOLUTION
 CAUSE AND EFFECT
 COMPARE AND CONTRAST
1. DESCRIPTION

• A description is a detailed, vivid, and


informative account or portrayal of
something, typically conveyed through
words or language.
• It aims to provide an accurate
representation of the characteristics,
qualities, features, or appearance of a
person, object, event, or place.
EXAMPLE

I have a pet. He is a pet dog named Red. Red is


a black and white shih tzu that was given to
me as a gift when I turned five years old. He is
small and very agile. He always likes to go
running around and chase after me. He likes to
eat fish, but he hates to eat bones. He is very
soft and cuddly. I love cuddling with my pet
dog, Red. He is my favorite dog in the world.
EXAMPLE

The tree in my yard is very tall.


It has brown bark and lots of green
leaves. In the spring, it grows pretty
white flowers. Birds like to build nests in
its branches.
2. SEQUENCING

• refers to the arrangement or


organization of items, events, or actions
in a particular order or sequence.
• It involves placing elements in a logical
or chronological progression, following a
predetermined pattern or sequence.
EXAMPLE

First, the seed goes in the ground.


Then, we water it. Soon, a little sprout pops
up.
After that, the plant grows bigger.
Finally, we have a flower!
EXAMPLE

The rain started to fall.


Then, I opened my umbrella.
Next, I walked down the street.
After that, I saw a rainbow.
Finally, the rain stopped.
3. PROBLEM SOLUTION

• is a problem-solving approach that


involves identifying and analyzing a
problem or challenge and then
proposing and implementing a
solution to address it.
EXAMPLE

Global warming is a world problem. It causes the


depletion of the ozone layer causing unusual changes
in climate conditions. One of the things we can do is
help save electricity when not in use. We could turn off
the lights, unplug the electric appliances, and lessen
the use of some that are not essential. When we help
save electricity, we are also reducing carbon
emissions. If we all do this, we could contribute to
solving global warming.
EXAMPLE

Cutting down too many trees harms


the environment. A solution is to plant
new trees whenever old ones are
removed. People can also use recycled
paper to reduce tree cutting.
4. CAUSE AND EFFECT

• refers to the relationship between


events or actions where one event
(the cause) leads to another event
(the effect).
• It is a fundamental concept used to
understand the reasons behind certain
outcomes or consequences.
CAUSE AND EFFECT EXAMPLES

• You don’t study for a test, which


results in a bad grade.

You water your plants regularly.


Your plants grow tall and healthy.
EXAMPLE
I love reading books! I started reading when I was
five years old. I remember my mother would read to
me every night before going to sleep. Because of
this, I developed a love for stories. I love myths,
fantasies, and stories about outer space. Because of
reading, I also developed some vocabulary that
makes me understand school lessons. Because of
my love for reading, I am now one of the
representatives of my school for speech
competitions.
5. COMPARE AND CONTRAST

• Comparison and contrast are


examining and analyzing similarities
and differences between two or
more subjects or concepts.
• Clue words: alike, differ, both, in
contrast, and similarly.
EXAMPLE

Dogs and cats are both popular pets, but they


are different in many ways. Dogs are usually
friendly and love to play with people, while cats
are more independent and like to be alone
sometimes. Dogs need to go outside for walks,
but cats can stay inside all day. However, both
animals can be loving and make great
companions for their owners.
EXAMPLE

Summer is hot and perfect for


swimming, while winter is cold and good
for snow activities. However, both
seasons have fun things to do.

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