2. the main body of a book or
other piece of writing, as
distinct from other material
such as notes, appendices, and
illustrations:
What is a Text?
01
What are the two
types of Text?
3. Factual texts -
inform, instructs, persuades by
giving facts and information.
There are two main types of
text: Factual and Literary Text.
01
02
Literary texts - entertain or elicit an
emotional response by using
language to create
mental images.
Lesson
Objectives
5. Factual Text
inform, instructs, persuades by giving facts and information.
a. Explanatory
Text
b. Expository
Text
c. Persuasive
texts
6. a. Explanatory Text
Explains how or why something
happens.
Features:
1. starts by naming the topic
2. describes items related to the topic
in their right order
3. explains how the items relate to
each other and to the topic
4. may end with a concluding
statement
5. may include visual images, e.g.
flowcharts and diagrams, which
support what is written in words
6. written in the present tense
8. Expository text is written to provide information about a
topic, including a historical or scientific topic.
When we read fiction novels, we are taking in narrative
text. This type of text tells a story and generally uses a lot
of emotion. The opposite of this is expository text, which
exists to provide facts in a way that is educational and
purposeful. The text is fact-based with the purpose of
exposing the truth through a reliable source. True and
deliberate expository text will focus on educating its
reader. Other descriptors of exposition are clear, concise,
and organized writing. Expository text gets to the point
quickly and efficiently.
B. Expository Text
9. Features:
1. Precise, focused on the subject, uses domain specific
vocabulary, rather than figurative language.
2. Expository texts can include topics such as historical,
scientific or economic information.
3. Information is presented with a clear organizational text
structure which includes but is not limited to:
description, chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and
problem/solution.
4. Expository text is often written in paragraphs. Examples
of expository text may include: trade books, articles,
reports, textbooks, interviews, and essays.
B. Expository Text
10. Features:
1. Precise, focused on the subject, uses domain specific
vocabulary, rather than figurative language.
2. Expository texts can include topics such as historical,
scientific or economic information.
3. Information is presented with a clear organizational text
structure which includes but is not limited to:
description, chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and
problem/solution.
4. Expository text is often written in paragraphs. Examples
of expository text may include: trade books, articles,
reports, textbooks, interviews, and essays.
5. Example: Textbooks, News articles, Instruction
manuals, Recipes, City or country guides, Language
books, Self-help books
B. Expository Text
12. c. Persuasive
texts
Are factual text types that give a point of
view? They are used to influence or persuade
others.
To get the reader to accept the writer’s point
of view on the issue posed by the writing
prompt.
To adopt the writer’s way of thinking about
the issue posed by the writing prompt
13. c. Persuasive
texts
Features:
1. Provides evidence to support the writer’s
opinion/purpose
2. Evidence will be in the form of facts, reasons,
examples, details, etc.
3. May present pros and cons of an argument
4. Anticipates the reader’s questions
Example: Essay, Petition, Proposal, Analysis,
Editorials, Letter of Complaint
15. 1. Literary Text
a. Narrative Text
Tells a story using a series of events
Features:
1. the scene is set in a time and place
and characters are introduced
2. usually has a problem that is
addressed
3. may contain a message for the
reader
17. b. Personal Response Text
Gives a personal opinion on a novel,
play or film, referring to parts within
the passage
Features:
1. describes how you feel about a
novel, film, book or play
2. lists what did and did not appeal to
you
3. may comment on some of the
features of the writing
Examples:
c. What did you like about that artwork
and why?
18. Types of
There are two methods of
characterization that
authors use to develop their
characters in a story.
Direct
01
02 Indirect
Characterization
Characterization
Characterization
19. Indirect
Characterization
For example, the author might show
Samantha speaking up in a group
setting, taking charge of a project, or
expressing her opinions freely.
This is when the author shows
the reader a character's traits or
personality through their
actions, thoughts, dialogue, or
interactions with others.
Direct
This is when the author explicitly
tells the reader about a
character's traits or personality.
Characterization
For example, the author might write,
"Samantha was a confident and
outgoing person."
20. It can change how you feel about the characters,
the setting, and what's happening. It's a really
important part of how stories are written and can
make them more interesting and fun to read!
Point of view is like the
glasses through which you're
looking at a story.
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