This presentation contains lesson on the different types of expository texts, and connectives and its uses.

2. Reflection of light (and other forms
of electromagnetic radiation) occurs when
the waves encounter a surface or other
boundary that does not absorb the energy
of the radiation and bounces the waves
away from the surface.
The simplest example of visible
light reflection is the surface of a smooth
pool of water, where incident light is
reflected in an orderly manner to
produce a clear image of the scenery
surrounding the pool. Throw a rock into
the pool (see Figure 1), and the water is
perturbed to form waves, which disrupt
the reflection by scattering the reflected
light rays in all directions.

4. Exposition is a type or kind of writing that
defines, interprets, explains, and exposes. To
distinguish it from the other forms, exposition is
all writing that does not tell a story of fiction and
poetry or maintain a position. Expository writings
are writings from textbooks, news, magazines,
articles or any other type of publication. Writing
an essay test is also an example of expository
writing.

6. - describes a person, place or some
interesting, and unusual experiences.
Example: A person who has influenced me
most is my grandmother. My grandmother raised
me to be sensitive, cheerful, and compassionate.
She is someone I deeply love and cherish.
1. Descriptive Essay

7. - is about how the important issue happens and
what the
ensuing result is.
Example: One of the most common reasons for a
decreased feeling of self- worth as an adult is bullying
that occurred in the person’s past. When a child
experienced a wide range of negative physical and
emotional influences it will lead to low self-esteem.
2. Cause and Effect

8. - takes comparison between two subjects
explaining their
similarities and differences.
Example: Computers can be used to
communicate easily likewise with a mobile phone.
However, mobile phones can be operated from
anywhere but in computer, you can’t.
3. Compare and Contrast

9. - talks about a relevant problem and
analyzes the solution for it.
Example: There has been a surge in teen
pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it
hard for mothers to pursue their dreams.
However, this can be prevented through
abstinence.
4. Problem and Solution

10. - answers the question “How to….?” It
teaches and explains the process.
Example: To make a paper airplane, the first
thing you need to do is to take out a plain sheet
of paper. Next fold the paper down the center.
Then, fold the top corners down to meet the
center line…
5. Sequence or Process

11. An expository
writing, regardless of
its purpose, should
have at least 5
paragraphs.

12. 1st paragraph: is the
introduction;
2nd to 4th paragraphs: the
body;
Last paragraph: the
conclusion.

13. The introduction should state the topic
of the essay. This is the substance of
the entire writing which points the
main idea. It should give a brief sign
posts of what the information the
essay will include.

14. The body section should focus on main
points, supported by evidences. These
supporting evidences may include reasons,
facts, statistics, quotations, examples or a mix
of these. Transitional markers or connectives
are used in these paragraphs to connect one
idea to the next.

15. The concluding paragraph gives a
concise summary of the body
paragraph. It should tie the ideas,
transitions and examples together to
give the reader something to think
about.

17. Connectives
These are words or phrases that show the logical
relationship between the points. They help to achieve
a smooth essay flow. They are carefully assembled and
creatively applied to ensure that sentences in the
paragraph make sense.

18. Connectives
Here are some connectives used in essay:
1. Connectives showing cause and effect; as a result, thus, hence,
due to, consequently
2. Connectives adding information; also, for example, such as,
besides, further, moreover
3. Connectives for succession; first, second, third, after that, finally
4. Connectives showing comparison and contrast; but, however,
although, on the other hand, instead
5. Connectives summarizing essay; to sum up, in conclusion, in
short
6. Pronouns also act as connectives. (he, she, it, they, etc.)

19. Connectives
Steps in writing an expository essay
1. Choose a topic: The topic should meet the writer‟s level of
interest. It should give an ease in finding sources. The writer should have
the ability to explain the issues to the readers.
2. Do research: After choosing the topic, it‟s time to do a research.
Read broadly a variety of articles about the topic. Take notes on the
possible point that could be covered in the essay.
3. Choose examples: The best way to choose examples is to mix
the most common issues discussed about the topic along with some
rarely discussed.
4. Write an outline: It may start with an interesting introduction by
telling a story or citing a statistic. The succeeding paragraphs should cite
examples based on the topic. The last paragraph is the conclusion which
drives home the significance of the topic.

20. Connectives
Steps in writing an expository essay :
5. Craft thesis statement: It should lean on what the writer is
going to convey to the readers.
6. Write the essay: After the outline, put the research into
writing the essay. Use transitional words to reinforce supporting
facts.
7. Proofread and edit.
Check your work for any grammatical and spelling
mistakes and check if the information is presented in a proper
logical sequence.
Writing several drafts and editing your essay as many
times as possible and as required to make sure that it is free