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 FDRs 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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