EXPOSITORY TEXT

Summary

In this lesson, Sir Ron explains the concept of expository texts, which aim to explain, clarify, or illustrate information. The types of expository texts discussed include description, sequence, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and cause and effect. Through clear examples, Sir Ron demonstrates how each type exposes specific details, whether it's describing a sunset, explaining steps in a process, comparing items, presenting problems and solutions, or showing the effects of a cause. The lesson engages students with practical exercises to identify these text types in various examples, helping them better understand expository writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Expository text exposes, explains, clarifies, or illustrates something to make it clear to the reader.
• 😀 The root word of 'expository' is 'expose,' meaning to show or make something known.
• 😀 There are five main types of expository texts: description, sequence, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and cause and effect.
• 😀 Description-type expository texts use sensory information to describe something and create a mental image for the reader.
• 😀 Sequence-type expository texts use chronological or numerical order to explain steps or events, like instructions for tasks.
• 😀 Compare and contrast-type expository texts examine the similarities and differences between two or more things, like apples and oranges.
• 😀 Problem and solution expository texts highlight a problem, provide a solution, and discuss the effects of the solution.
• 😀 Cause and effect-type expository texts demonstrate the relationship between a cause and its effect, showing how one event leads to another.
• 😀 A good example of description expository text is the vivid portrayal of a sunset, which paints a mental picture for the reader.
• 😀 In the problem and solution example, flash floods in Metro Manila are caused by irresponsible garbage disposal, with solutions like using renewable energy and recycling.
• 😀 The script ends with a review activity, encouraging students to identify different types of expository texts from examples provided in the lesson.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of expository texts?

The main purpose of expository texts is to expose or make something known by explaining, illustrating, clarifying, or explicating information in a clear and understandable way.

What does the root word of 'expository' mean?

The root word of 'expository' is 'expose', which means to show or make something known.

What are the five types of expository texts discussed in the lesson?

The five types of expository texts discussed are: description, sequence, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and cause and effect.

How does the description type of expository text work?

Description expository text uses sensory information (touch, hearing, sight, taste, and feeling) to describe something, providing a mental picture of a scene or situation.

What is the key characteristic of a sequence type of expository text?

Sequence expository text presents information in a numerical or chronological order, explaining the steps or listing events in a clear, time-based manner.

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in expository texts?

The purpose of compare and contrast in expository texts is to examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, such as ideas, events, or objects.

In the problem and solution expository text type, what are the typical components?

In the problem and solution expository text type, a problem is identified, a solution is proposed, and the effects of the solution are discussed.

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in expository text?

An example of cause and effect is: 'A tornado blew the roof off the house; as a result, the family had to find another place to live.' The cause is the tornado, and the effect is the family having to find a new home.

In the practice test, what type of expository text is used when describing the sunlight and flowers?

The type of expository text used is 'description', as it provides a mental picture of the sunlight and flowers blooming.

How does identifying the problem and solution type of expository text work with the example about waking up late?

In the example about waking up late, the problem is the person waking up late, and the solution is the mother setting an alarm to wake them up. This illustrates the problem and solution expository text type.