2. What is Expository Text?
The explanations in expository writing are of many kinds;
the steps to explain a process, the reasons compiled as
arguments to support a thesis statement or any other form.
You will be able to find a logical sequence of structure,
smooth transitions and a thesis statement.
3. When writing an expository text..
you will have to assume that the reader has no prior
information regarding the subject and hence would have to
use meticulous and carefully directed instructions and
explanations to make your reader understand. This form of
writing is also used when trying to supplement reasons or
make another understand why or how (process) something
happens.
4. Types of Expository Text
Writings in Expository texts can be summed up to be
of a total of six categories. This style of writing can be
used to determine the Cause and Effect of any
phenomena, Problem and Solution of certain
situations, for different kind of Classifications, for the
development of Comparison and Contrast,
determining a Definition and Detailing a Process.
5. (1) Cause and Effect
The ‘cause and effect’ essay concerns itself with the occurrence of a
situation and a description of the consequences for the same.
In such essay, a young writer must pay attention to the primary
causes and results. The contributory things are not necessary, but it
is possible to include some of them if a person is running out of
ideas.
The writing of a cause and effect essay entails the creation of an
Expository Text thesis statement.
6. What is thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the singular most important central idea or opinion
stated in a clear and concise way
An example of a thesis statement is “The Indian government must provide
free schooling for every child in the country because literate citizens have
more chances to be employed and add up to the country’s wealth.”
Through an essay that discusses such a point of view, cause and effect
needs to be identified.
You could identify the cause of the government of India not providing
free education, or, you could identify the cause for the requirement of
free education. Once a “cause” has been identified, the effects would also
be recognized.
7. (2) Problem and Solution
It entails the assertion of a problem and then providing a list of
solutions for the same.
As writing this would involve you to look at a problem from a
number of directions and perspectives.
“This sort of essay involves argumentation in that the writer seeks to
convince the reader to take a particular course of action. In
explaining the problem, it may also need to persuade the reader
concerning specific causes” (Dave Kemper et al., “Fusion: Integrated
Reading and Writing,” 2016).
8. Just like the ‘cause and effect’ text, a ‘problem and solution’ text also
has a thesis statement.
“In a problem-solution essay, the thesis statement usually proposes
the solution. Because readers must first understand the problem,
the thesis statement usually comes after a description of the
problem. The thesis statement does not have to give details about
the solution. Instead, it summarizes the solution.” (Dorothy Zemach
and Lynn Stafford-Yilmaz, in “Writers at Work: The Essay.”
(Cambridge University Press, 2008))
9. (3) Classification
It takes into account a comprehensive subject demarcated into
various groups or categories. After giving a brief explanation about
the subject overall, the writer is expected to then explain the parts
in detail and with examples.
The first section of such a piece of writing would contain the thesis
statement while the body of the essay would follow through with
descriptions of the groups formed.
The conclusions would provide a summarization of the groups along
with providing a basis for the creation of this group
10. An example of an introductory paragraph to a classification essay:
“It’s a cold evening in January, and all across the country Indians are
gathering to watch a match of international cricket. Armed with
samosas and cold drinks, they stroll to their seats, some in grand
stadiums, others in cozy parks. But no matter where the match is
played, you will find the same three types of Cricket fans: the Party
Rooter, the Sunshine Supporter, and the Diehard Fan.”
You can notice here how the categories have been clearly stated. This enables the reader to
expect a detailed description of the said groups
11. (4) Comparison and Contrast
•This requires the presence of two entities. It concentrates on the
similarities and differences between any two ideas, things or
situations.
•Each contrast or similarity is taken with reference to the other. You
need to understand the process of working on the thesis statement
keeping in mind a comparative entity always when referring to one.
•Once all the points are laid down in the body of the essay, the
conclusion explains and sums up the thesis statement further.
12. (5) Definition
This kind of an essay, as the name suggests, deals primarily with the
process of defining any particular term, concept or a thing.
Writing of this essay entails that in the introductory passage, we add a
standard, clear and precise definition of the concept being explained.
Henceforth, we give an explanation of the given words according to our
comprehension. The body, just as with other types of essays, will comprise
of the detailed analysis and explanations of the given term. The various
ways in which the concept can be looked at can become a part of the
detailed explanation process. The conclusion will be concerned with
summing up of the different angles that might be used in the definition of
the concept.
13. (6) Process
It is categorized under the “how-to” essay. It is concerned with
listing down the processes in a methodical manner. A lot of
instructions like baking a cake, fixing a car tyre, planning a trip and
many more can be done through this form of writing.
“A Process Essay is structured around the goal of providing the
reader with directions or guidance. discuss how to do something.
Process essays are the recipes or technical brochures Expository
Text of essay writing.”
14. Process Vs Procedure
Process Procedures
A process is a set of steps that transform your
inputs into outputs.
A procedure is a specified documented way in which
you have to carry out the process and achieve your
end goal.
Process (What) Procedures (How)
processes, with their well-defined start, finish,
and steps in between can be mapped out (in the
form of a flowchart or a diagram for example).
procedures come in the form of documented
instructions or written guidelines since their purpose
is to give you the details on how to perform the
process.
processes give you an overview of the steps he procedures go into the specifics of how each step
is executed.
15. Let’s take the sales process, for example..
The steps it includes are:
1.Prospecting
2.Connecting and Qualifying
3.Researching
4.Presenting
5.Handling Objections
6.Closing
16. You have all steps outlined in front of you and you can
distribute it to your employees as a list or a flowchart:
However, this doesn’t guide your employees on how to go
about each task.
18. Sample answer
The illustration shows the process by which plants are able to produce food.
Plants require input from four different sources to produce the sugars that are needed. First, the roots
absorb water. Added to this, the plant is able to convert sunlight into energy needed for the process
to be able to take place. Additionally, carbon dioxide is taken from the atmosphere through the
leaves. Finally come the minerals which are extracted from the soil through the roots.
When combined, these four factors allow the plant to produce sugar, which is then converted into
starch and stored in the leaves and the stem until required, when it is used for growth and repair of
damaged leaves, stems or roots. A byproduct of this process is the conversion of carbon dioxide to
oxygen, which is released into the air.
Overall, the process requires four elements to function, and in turn produces two different effects.
19. Writing Task
1. Write one example of a process paragraph
2. Re-write the process paragraph before “how plants create
food” with different expression
