Exposition



How to write an exposition

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__** Lesson : Exposition Writing **__ LI: to persuade the audience to your point of view. : to use persuasive writing to express your argument/point of view. : to use examples to support your opinion

__** Paragraph 1: state your claim **__ : avoid the use of I think, I reckon, in my opinion(they are superfluous) : support your claim with 3 reasons(state reasons but do not go into detail)

Paragraph 2: Write about reason 1 and add detail. Paragraph 3: Write about reason 2 and add detail. Paragraph 4: Write about reason 3 and add detail.

__** Paragraph 5: the conclusion **__ : restate claim from paragraph 1 in different words : do not add any new information

__** Language Features: **__ -use formal vocabulary -use modal verbs-would, should, could, must -speech is only 1 side of the argument - use of Active Voice/Passive Voice

Active Voice The dog bit the boy….. The newspaper reporter said…..\ The teacher told the student that….. I think that people should not use illegal drugs.. I think that all students should wear a school uniform…

Passive Voice ( more formal/allows you to remove yourself and other people from the argument/allows you to work out if the subject does the action or something is done to the subject ) The boy was bitten by the dog... It was stated in the newspaper that……… The student was told by the teacher that….. Illegal drugs should not be used.. School uniforms should be worn..

Modal Verbs( show the possibility/probability of something happening)

If the Government had enough money, all students would have computers. If the student works hard, she should achieve well. If Rm 33 is quiet, Mrs Slee might play a game. If I had an interesting book, I would read it. ( All actions in the second part of the sentence are dependent on something else happening first)

Model: Why students should wear a school uniform Paragraph 1-opening statement/3 support statements Introductory paragraph It is important that all students wear a school uniform. When students wear a uniform, they have a sense of belonging and pride in their school.(1) Uniforms are cost effective for families.(2) When students wear uniforms they do not have to be concerned about others teasing them if they do not have ‘designer-label’ clothing.(3)

Paragraph 2 ( elaboration) Students who are visiting other schools to play sports can be easily identified when they are in uniform. They feel proud to play in their school’s colours. A uniform provides a ‘sense of family’ for a school.

Paragraph 3 (elaboration) Uniforms are cost effective for families. They are durable and can be passed down to siblings. Uniforms are reasonably priced in uniform stores however they can be bought second-hand from schools. Recycling uniforms helps to protect the environment.

Paragraph 4 (elaboration)

Uniforms can prevent students from being teased or even bullied because they do not have ‘designer label’ clothing. Students who do not like this type of clothing or whose parents cannot afford it do not have to worry about what to wear to school each day. Having uniforms means that students can concentrate on their studies and not their clothing. As well, uniforms are designed to suit a variety of shapes and sizes.

Paragraph 5 (conclusion) Uniforms are a necessary part of school life. They define a school for students, families and the community. They do not put an excessive strain on a family’s budget and they allow students to be treated fairly by their peers on who they are and not on what they wear. Should students wear a uniform? Definitely.