PARAGRAPH :

EXPOSITORY TEXT
Q2 LESSON 8
02/24/21
PARAGRAPH
This contains a group
of sentences arranged
in a certain order. It
develops an idea and
grows out of sentences.
A paragraph has 3
basic parts:
1.Introduction
2.Body
3.Conclusion
 Introduction
The introduction is usually
the first sentence of the
paragraph. It states the main
idea of the paragraph. A
good topic sentence tells the
reader exactly what the rest
of the paragraph will be
 Body
The supporting sentences are
the middle sentences of the
paragraph. They provide details
such as explanations or
examples that expand on or
support the topic sentence.
Supporting sentences are
sometimes connected by
 Conclusion
A concluding sentence is
sometimes used in longer
paragraphs to sum up the ideas
presented. It expresses the same
idea as the topic sentence but in
different words. It can start with a
transition such as clearly or in
 The
Expository
Paragraph
 When writing this type of
paragraph, you provide
information. You write it
in a logical sequence so
your reader can follow the
ideas.
Expository Paragraph
 Types of
Expository
Text
Structure
1. Cause & Effect
Ideas, events in time, or facts are
presented as causes of the
resulting effects or facts that
happen as a result of an event.
 2. Comparison & Contrast
Information is presented by
detailing how two or more
events, concepts, theories, or
things are alike and/or
different.
 3. Description

A topic is described by
listing characteristics,
features, attributes, and
4. Problem and Solution
A problem and one or
more solutions to the
problem is outlined.
5. Sequence

Items or events are listed in

numerical or
chronological sequence, eithe
explicitly or implied.