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English 8 - Unit 2 - Lesson 1 - Features of An Expository Text

The document provides information about expository texts including their key features and structures. Expository texts are used to inform or explain a topic using clear organization. They are usually written in paragraphs with a main idea and supporting details. Common text structures include description, sequence, comparison, and problem-solution.

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English 8 - Unit 2 - Lesson 1 - Features of An Expository Text

The document provides information about expository texts including their key features and structures. Expository texts are used to inform or explain a topic using clear organization. They are usually written in paragraphs with a main idea and supporting details. Common text structures include description, sequence, comparison, and problem-solution.

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Lesson 1

Features of an
Expository Text
Learning Scan for logical
Competency 1 connectors to
determine text type.
(EN8RC-Ia-7.2)
Objectives

● identify the features of expository texts;


● scan for logical connectors to determine the text
type; and
● skim to determine key ideas.
Essential Question

What makes expository texts different from other


types of text?
Warm Up

With your partner, go to the library to look for a


short text from any material where you can get
information about the asteroid belt. Share this text
in class and explain why you chose this text.
Vocabulary Words

text (noun) - a spoken or written domain-specific (adjective) - particular


1 language that has a communicative
function
3 to a certain field or subject
Domain-specific text can be helpful to
The text on waste management is maintain the focus of an article.
informative and worth reading.

expository text (noun) - a type of text


which provides facts using a clear,
2 nonnarrative structure
Research on your chosen topic, then
write an expository text to share what
you learned.
Vocabulary Words

main idea (noun) - the central topic or


4 point to be explained or discussed 5 fluency (noun) - the ability to speak a
foreign language smoothly and easily
To show that you have understood the Arianne speaks Dutch, French, and
reading, briefly explain its main idea. Italian with fluency.
Learn about It!

Characteristics of Expository Texts

a. Expository texts should provide information about a


particular topic.
b. These types of texts are usually written in paragraphs. It
should contain a main idea, supporting details that
explain the main idea, and a concluding paragraph.
Learn about It!

Characteristics of Expository Texts

c. Information presented in an expository text should be


organized in a clear text structure.

d. Language used in expository texts is domain-specific in


terms of vocabulary to precisely explain the topic.
Learn about It!

Text Structures of Expository Texts


Text Structure Description Signal words
Description Lists characteristics, such as, for example, for
features, and instance, most important,
examples to describe in front, beside, near
a subject
Sequence Lists down items in first, second, third, before,
chronological order not long after, after that, at
Learn about It!

Text Structure Description Signal words


Comparison Compares and like, unlike, but, in
and Contrast contrasts two contrast, on the other
subjects or topics hand, however, also, too,
as well as
Cause and Explains one or more therefore, so, this led to,
effect causes and its as a result, because, if…
resulting effect/s then…, consequently,
Learn about It!

Text Structure Description Signal words


Problem and Discusses a solution, solve, effect,
Solution question or a hopeful, concern,
problem and gives a challenge, resolve
solution or an
answer
Learn about It!

Reading is Pleasure
Learn about It!

Guide Questions

1. What is pleasure reading?


2. How does pleasure reading happen?
3. What are the advantages of pleasure reading?
4. Do you think pleasure reading can help a reader
understand other cultures? How?
5. In your opinion, do teenagers have lesser interest
in pleasure reading? Why?
Analysis

Read and analyze the expository text and answer the


questions that follow.

Are You a Good Leader?


Analysis

Short Response Questions

1. According to the essay, what are the qualities of a good


leader?
2. Why should a good leader have empathy?
3. How is the text organized?
4. What might be the purpose of the author in writing the
essay?
5. How effective was the essay in explaining and/or giving
information?
Analysis

Criteria Score
Content
(The question was answered comprehensively.) 2 pts

Organization
(Logical progression of details; clear transitions between
ideas.) 2 pts
Language
(spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 1 pt
Score: /5
Values Integration

How important is it for a society to have clear, well-


written texts that provide relevant information?
Synthesis

1. Choose a topic that interests your group. This topic


should not be similar to those of the other groups.
2. Each member must write a short essay about your
chosen topic using one of the expository text structures
(description, sequence, etc.)
3. Compile your essays and be ready to present and
discuss your work in class.
Assignment

Read and analyze the expository text and answer the


questions that follow.

Money Saving Hacks for Students


Guide Questions

1. What are some of the money saving hacks mentioned in the


essay?
2. Why should a student avoid impulsive buying?
3. How is the text organized?
4. What might be the purpose of the author in writing the
essay?
5. How effective was the essay in explaining and/or giving
information?
Criteria Score

Content
(The question was answered completely and comprehensively.) 2
pts
Organization
(Logical progression of details; clear transitions between ideas.) 2
pts
Language
(spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 1 pt

Score: /5

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