Types of Expository Texts

Course:- CTGE 5910

Professor: S. Fink
Teacher:- G. Haitram

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 What is expository text?
Expository writing is a mode of writing in
which the purpose of the author is to
inform, explain, describe, or define his or
her subject to the reader.
Examples of expository texts are
textbooks, encyclopedias, scientific
books/journals, atlases, directions, guides,
biographies, newspapers.

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 There are five types of
Expository Texts. These are:-
 Sequence or time
order
 Listing
 Compare and
Contrast
 Cause and Effect
 Problem-Solution

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 Sequence or Time Order
This type of expository text is often used
to present events such as the French and
Indian War (in history class) or cell division
(in biology class).

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 Listing
Listing (or description) is used to explain
the features of an object or event. Biology
textbooks list the features of reptiles,
giving their body temperature,
reproductive habits, eating habits, etc.

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 Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast involves discussing
similarities and differences. A Social
Studies book might compare the
Government of the United States and the
Government of Great Britain.

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 Cause-Effect
A cause-effect pattern outlines reasons for
events. The author describes an event
(such as the American Revolutionary War)
and explains what caused the event and
the effects that followed from it.

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 Problem-Solution
Problem-Solution pattern discuss a
problem and then suggest possible
solutions. A history author might discuss
the events of FDR’s life in terms of
problems he faced and how he solved
them.

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 Before Reading Expository Texts
• Walking through a selection
• Using an anticipated guide
• Using K-W-L
• Using word webs
• Using a read-aloud
• Using a think-pair-and-share
• Previewing
• Skimming and scanning
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When Reading Expository Texts
• Marking and • Directed Reading
highlighting • Predicting
• Questioning • Using graphic
• Clarifying organizers
• Visualizing • Using reciprocal
• Predicting reading questions
• Reading and • Retelling
connecting • Making double-entry
journals
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 Gathering Your Thoughts
• Discussing in pairs and small groups
• Clustering details
• Drawing a place
• Brainstorming
• Quick writing
• Using anecdotes
• Comparing and contrasting
• Using a graphic organizer
• Using story board

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