ENGLISH EXPOSITORY TEXT

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cause and effect

-because -consequently -since -therefore -so that -thus -as a result -not only, but -if.... then -this led to -reason why -as a result -consequently -may be due to -for this reason

problem and solution

-because -since -consequently -so that -nevertheless -a solution -however -therefore -in addition -as result

texts

-bold print -colored text -highlighted text -big text -italics -bullets

compare and contrast

-but -on the other hand -instead of -as well as -similar to -different from -however -nevertheless -although -also -in contrast -alike -same as eitherfor -in the same way -just as -likewise -in comparison whereas

description

-for example -for instance -specifically -in addition -described as -to illustrate -another -such as -first, second, third -including -is like -characteristics

sequence

-for example -therefore -first -second -third -before -after -then -finally -in conclusion -previously -now -later -next

surface level features of text

-title -headings -subheadings -bold text -captions -table of contents

footnotes

appears at the bottom of a text beside a number (in order), tend to provide background information on a subject, or provides references as to where material gathered form.

expository text

are designed to explain, inform, and present facts on specific topics -is information-based text

-description -sequence -comparison -cause and effect -problem and solution

elements of expository text

look for expository text features, or "clues", that will help you to understand the reading material. some features are: -headlines -photographs -captions(often appear below pictures) -footnotes

how to read expository text

visual-verbal

illustrated in table, graphs, charts amd tables are provided to support the text

clues

text signal words

comparison

the author explains how two or more things are alike or different. clue words include different, in contrast, alike, same as, or on the other hand.

cause and effect

the author explains one or more causes and the resulting effects or effects. Clue words are reasons why, if, the as a result, therefore, and because

description

the author lists characteristics, features, and examples to describe a subject. clue words for description include for example and characteristics.

sequence

the author lists items or events in numerical or chronological order clue words include first, second, third, next, then and finally.

problem and solution

the author restates a problem and lists one or more solutions for the problem

illuatrations, images, graphs, charts and tables

they are provided to support the text.

-junk paragraphs -jot main ideas or gist notes in the margins -underline important ideas or details -ask questions to myself and try to answer them -notice when the author uses transitions(changes to new ideas) -use context clues to help unfamiliar words -re-read

what strategies should i use when reading expository


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