Key Elements
The definition of the “expository” genre
A genre that explains or describes something. It gives focused information about a topic.
Author speaks from their own perspective (I, me, my)
1st Person POV
Which part of an expository text hooks the reader and makes them interested in the topic?
Introduction
Which type of evidence is used in this sentence?
This summer, I was stung by a bee and it really hurt.
Personal anecdote
The author’s purpose in an expository text is almost always to…
Inform
Author speaks directly to YOU. (You, we, us)
2nd person POV
Which part of an expository text sums everything up and ties it together?
Conclusion
Which type of evidence is used in this sentence?
“40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.”
Numbers/statistics
There are 6 key expository elements that we’ve been talking about. Name TWO!
1) Introduction
2) Text Structure
3) Supporting Evidence
4) Appropriate Transitions
5) Formal Style
6) Conclusion
*Author’s Purpose and POV may also count
Author is speaking about somebody/something else. We don’t know anyone’s thoughts/feelings, just the facts.
3rd person OBJECTIVE POV
TRUE OR FALSE? Expository pieces don’t need an introduction and/or conclusion because the facts are more important.
FALSE
Which type of evidence is used in this sentence?
Dentists recommend using a mouthwash that has fluoride, unless told otherwise by their doctor.
Scientific/research-based ideas.
Almost all expository texts use formal writing style. What does that look like? (List 2 qualities)
1) Objective thoughts and ideas
2) Little to no emotion
3) No abbreviations, emojis, or casual language
4) Higher-level vocabulary
5) Full sentences
When the author is talking about somebody/something else and we know the thoughts/feelings of ONE person.
3rd person LIMITED POV
In order to tie all the information together and make it mean something, conclusions should answer this broad question for the reader.
“So what?”
TRUE OR FALSE? In an effective expository essay, authors should use multiple kinds of evidence to support their ideas.
TRUE
There are 3 common organizational structures that we talked about authors using in expository texts. Name ONE!
1) How-To
2) Compare/Contrast
3) Description
Author speaks about someone/something else and we know the thoughts/feelings of MULTIPLE people
In expository texts, the introductions should include something called a _______ statement that states the main idea.
Thesis statement
TRUE OR FALSE? It’s okay if an expository piece only uses personal anecdotes as evidence.
FALSE