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Week 11 Expository (Descriptive) Paragraph

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TOPIC

Expositor
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An expository paragraph informs the reader on a subject. It provides information.
The main aim of an expository paragraph is to provide an effective explanation of a
topic.
The writer's main task is to convey information accurately and effectively in order
to
1) Increase a reader's knowledge,
2) help a reader better understand a process, and
3) Help to enhance a reader's comprehension of a concept or an idea.
• There are many different kinds of paragraphs that provide information. The main types of
expository paragraphs are…

• Description: for listing details


• Compare and contrast: for showing how things are similar or different.
• Problem and solution: for presenting an issue and ways to address it.
• Cause and effect: for showing how one thing leads to another.
• No matter what form an expository paragraph takes, the writer
focuses on presenting factual information and being objective.
• This paragraph might explain a process, describe a category, or
provide a long definition of something that is complicated.
• This type of paragraph is usually written from a third-person point of
view.
DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS

• A descriptive paragraph explains how someone or something looks or feels.


We can use:
• Adjectives for describing things, persons and places.
• Prepositions for describing the places
• Here are some common and useful prepositions:
In front of, behind, on top of, on the bottom of, next to, above, below, underneath
ORGANIZATION OF AN EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH

• Introductory sentences
• Introduce the issue.
• Present the topic and its explanation or clarification.
• Provide the categories, reasons or components used to explain the topic.
• Provide the thesis statement.
• Example: university and college work experience programs will require all students to take a
résumé and cover letter writing workshop in order to better prepare them for employment.
• Body sentences
• Begin by reflecting the argument of the thesis statement.
• Support the argument with useful and informative quotes from sources such as
books, journal articles, expert opinions, etc.

• Briefly explain each quote and indicate its significance.


• Ensure that the information provided is relevant to the thesis statement.
• Transition into the next body sentence.
• CONCLUDING SENTENCES

• Begin by reflecting the argument of the topic sentence.


• Briefly summarize the main points of the paragraph.
• Provide a strong and effective close for the paragraph.
• How to write the expository paragraph:
• T: topic sentence (thesis) - clearly state your point in the topic
sentence.
• E: examples and facts - support your opinion with facts and
examples (research).
• E: explain your fact or examples.
• C: concluding sentence - summarize in a memorable way.

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