ENGLISH EXPOSITORY TEXT
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