A Self-Learning Module in English 10

2nd Quarter, Module 5:

Expository Writing

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include
key structural elements and language features.

TO THE LEARNERS

Hello there! I am teacher Rose. I want to remind you

that your focus and determination will lead you to success.
Before you start with this module, you have to remove all the
things that might disturb you.

To be able to have a successful and fun way of learning, read carefully and follow all the
given instructions:

• Write on your notebook all the important details ;

• Answer all the activities with all your best;
• Feel free to ask your facilitator or guardian if you need help; and
• Remember by heart all facts and ideas.

EXPECTATIONS
Hi guys, I am teacher Richard. In this lesson, we will be
dealing with writing an exposition or discussion on a familiar
issue including key structural elements and language
features. Then, you will be honing your ability to explain your
ideas on a familiar issue.

Specifically, this module will help you to:

• Identify the key structural elements in an expository writing;
• Use the appropriate language features in writing;
• Provide an opinion or stand on a familiar issue;
• Write the structural elements of expository writing; and
• Write an exposition with the correct use of language features and proper
structure.
Name of Student: __________________________Grade & Section: __________

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PRE- TEST
A. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is “NOT” a characteristic of expository writing?

A. Its purpose is to inform
B. It uses an informal language
C. The content is objective
D. It uses technical terms.

2. Which of the following is an example of expository writing?

A. I have a Dream
B. The Evolution of Corona Virus
C. How do I love Thee
D. Heal the World

3. Where can we usually find an expository essay?

A. Journal
B. Diary
C. Newspaper
D. Dictionary

4. Expository writing aims to_________.

A. entertain
B. inform
C. argue
D. persuade

5. Expository writer should be __________.

A. straightforward
B. artistic
C. dramatic
D. figurative

B. Directions: Write a short expository essay out of the given words below. Use another sheet
of paper for your output. (10 pts.)

COVID-19 Pandemic Wearing face masks Motorcycle back riding

New normal Social distancing Quarantine
Personal hygiene Lockdown

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Writing an Exposition
Hello there! It’s me again, teacher Richard. You will be learning
more about how to write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue
including the key structural elements and language features. Also, you will
be dealing with different situations wherein these skills will be applied. But
before anything else, let us define what exposition is.

According to the definition from Oxford languages, exposition is a

comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

But how do we write an exposition? What are the structural elements and language
features that you need to learn to compose an exposition?

What is an expository essay?

An expository essay is a genre of essay that requires the student to investigate
and explain an idea, evaluate evidence, and describe an argument about that idea in a
brief and clear way. This can be achieved through comparison and contrast, definition,
example, and analysis of cause and effect, etc.

Features of Expository Writing

The main features include:
• Informative. Expository text is intended to deposit information.
• Clarity. Using words that clearly show what the writer is talking about.
• Organization of the text. A well-written exposition remains focused on its topic
and lists events in chronological order
• Impersonal. Second-person instructions with "you”. However, the use of first-
person pronouns should be avoided.
• Unbiased. Expository essays will not clearly reveal the opinion of the writer.
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Structural Elements
For you to have a good structure in expository writing, let’s have burger. Yes, we are
going to use the Hamburger Essay structure. This simple structure encourages you to
think of your expository essay as a hamburger consisting of the following:

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

The top bun of the burger is the introductory part that introduces the topic of the
exposition. This is usually the general statement on the subject, providing an overview of
what the essay is about. Use your opening sentence to get the attention of your reader,
and then follow up with a few sentences that give your reader some background for the
information you are going to discuss.

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 If the introduction is the top bun of the burger, then each body paragraph is a beef
patty. The patty and vegetables in the burger form an essential part of the whole. In the
body of your expository essay, include three to five paragraphs. The body could be longer,
depends on the topic. Then, each paragraph contains several sentences that expand on
the information and/or support the topic sentence.
The bottom bun of the hamburger essay is the conclusion. It is the summary of
the information through restating the main ideas in a unique way. Do not introduce any
new information into the conclusion; rather, summarize and conclude regarding the
information presented in the body of the essay. The purpose is not just to summarize your
argument but to use it as a way of recommending further action, offering a solution, or
posing new questions to discover.

ACTIVITY 1
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Directions: Write an expository essay about the COVID-19 safety protocols implemented by
the government. You will be given an evaluation rubric to be guided accordingly.
You will be guided by the following questions.
1. What are the COVID-19 safety protocols implemented by the government?
2. Why is it important to follow the safety protocols implemented by the government like
physical distancing and wearing of face mask?
3. What are the advantages of following the safety protocols?
4. How would you convince people to follow the safety protocols?

Note: Use another clean sheet of paper for your essay and attach it on this module.

ACTIVITY 2
Social Amelioration Program
Directions: Write a short essay about the Social Amelioration Program following the key
structures of exposition and language features. Be guided with the outline provided. Write your
answer on the space provided or you may use another sheet of paper for your essay and attach
it on this module.
I. What does SAP mean?
A. When was the program launched?
B. What are the implementing rules and regulations of the program?
C. Who are qualified to be a beneficiary of SAP?

II. What are the benefits of SAP to the Filipinos?

A. How does DSWD respond to the needs of Filipinos?
B. How does SAP help Filipinos in this time of pandemic?
C. What is the people’s reception/attitude towards the program?

III. What are your recommendations about the issue?

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 Congratulations! You did a great job on your activities!

How do you find the activities? If you have any question or additional
ideas, you can write it here.
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REMEMBER:
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Remember
✓ An exposition text is used by a writer to persuade others. It is also used to criticize
and review ideas and actions.
✓ Exposition is a type of oral or written discourse that is used to explain, describe,
give information or to inform.
✓ An expository essay is a genre of essay that requires the students to investigate
an idea and describe an argument concerning that the idea is a clear and concise
manner.
✓ The creator of expository text cannot assume that reader or listener has prior
knowledge or prior understanding of the topic that is being discussed.
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The structural elements of the expository essay are composed of the following.
✓ A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that appears in the introductory part
of the essay.
✓ Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion.
✓ Body paragraphs that include evidential support.
✓ Evidential support (whether factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal).
✓ A bit of creativity.
✓ A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis but readdresses it considering
the evidence provided.

Language Features Uses Examples

A joining word that joins

Conjunction one part of a sentence to So, and, because,
another. They link the flow therefore, if, but
of arguments
First, for that reason, for
Connectives Link ideas in an argument example, as a sequence,
because of this, and finally
Thinking Verb This is what people think Know, believe, feel, agreed

Modal Verbs Express the writer’s attitude Can, could, should, must,
to the topic. might
Suggest the degree of
Evaluating Language Important, best, most, truth,
approval or help compare
largest, more popular
ideas

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Key Information
✓ Remember that you must introduce your topic and give its background information
in the first paragraph.
✓ Make sure to write your key points at the body of the paragraph with your
supporting sentences such as facts, evidences, and examples.
✓ Lastly, summarize everything and make sure to highlight the importance of your
essay.

Directions: Discuss the given topic below using the language features and the key structure
elements of expository writing. You will be given an evaluation rubric to be guided accordingly.

Embracing the New Normal

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Congratulations for a job-well done!

How do you find this activity? If you have any questions or additional
ideas, you can write it here.
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POST TEST
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 POST TEST
Write your score here.

A. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the purpose of an expository text?

a. to inform c. to entertain
b. to persuade d. to express ideas
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2. Which of the following is NOT found in an expository text?
a. comparison c. resolution
b. description d. problem and solution

3. What type of language is used in expository essay?

a. formal c. informal
b. vocabulary d. colloquial

4. Which of the following is an example of expository text?

a. user manuals c. diaries
b. autobiography d. editorials

5. Which of the following is NOT an element of expository writing?

a. specific topic c. organization
b. point of view d. clear thesis

B. Directions: Using the key structural elements and language features that you have learned
in this module, write an expository essay using the given topic below. You will be given
evaluation rubric to be guided accordingly.

(You may use another sheet of paper for your essay and attach it on this module.)

Topic: COVID-19 Pandemic

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REFLECTION
To sum up what you have learned in writing an exposition text, answer the following:

Embracing new normal means…

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What are considered as the new normal in this time of pandemic?

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In embracing the new normal, we have to…

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Rubric for Expository Writing

Criteria Excellent Proficient Developing Beginning
(5) (3) (2) (1)
Introductory The introduction is The introduction The introduction There is no clear
Paragraph inviting, states the clearly states the main states the main introduction of the
main topic and topic and previews the topic but does not main topic or
previews the structure of the paper adequately preview structure of the
structure of the but is not particularly the structure of the paper. Does not
paper. Includes all inviting to the reader. paper nor is it include all the
necessary Includes all necessary particularly inviting important elements
elements of an elements of an to the reader. Does of an introductory
introductory introductory not include all the paragraph.
paragraph. paragraph. necessary
elements of an
introductory
paragraph.
Body Details are placed Details are placed in a Some details are Many details are
in a logical order logical order, but the not in a logical or not in a logical or
and the way they way in which they are expected order, expected order.
are presented presented/introduced and this distracts There is little
effectively keeps sometimes makes the the reader. sense that the
the interest of the writing less interesting. Supportive writing is
reader. Supportive Supportive sentences sentences do not organized.
sentences clarify clarify and explain the always clarify and Supportive
and explain the topic sentence explain the topic sentences do not
topic sentence sentence clarify and explain
the topic sentence
Conclusion The conclusion is The conclusion is The conclusion is There is no clear
strong and leaves recognizable and ties recognizable but conclusion, the
the reader with a up almost all the loose does not tie up paper just ends.
feeling that they ends. Includes all the several loose ends. Does not include
understand what necessary elements of Does not include all the necessary
the writer is a closing paragraph. all the necessary elements of a
"getting at." elements of a closing paragraph
Includes all the closing paragraph
necessary
elements of a
closing paragraph.

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Focus on There is one clear, Main idea is clear, but Main idea is The main idea is
Topic well-focused topic. the supporting somewhat clear not clear. There is
(Content) Main idea stands information is general. but there is a need a seemingly
out and is for more random collection
supported by supporting of information.
detailed information.
information.
Grammar & Consistently Generally, follows Mostly does not Does not follow
Spelling follows rules for rules for spelling and follow rules of rules for spelling
spelling and correct use of spelling and and correct use of
correct use of grammar. Uses correct use of grammar. Uses
grammar. Uses complete sentences grammar. Mostly sentence structure
complete generally and exhibits errors in that makes it quite
sentences and indicates paragraphs sentence structure difficult to
consistently often. that impede understand. Does
indicates communication. not use paragraph.
paragraphs. Generally, does
not indicate
paragraphs.

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ANSWER SHEET

PRETEST
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ACTIVITY 2
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POST TEST
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