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Exposition Text Type
Scaffold and language features

Exposition

Purpose An exposition attempts to persuade the reader to believe something by presenting one side of the argument.

Structure The three parts of an exposition are:

·          An introductory statement presents the writer’s point of view and previews the arguments to be presented.

·          A series of arguments that aim to persuade the reader – new paragraph for each new argument. A topic sentence introduces the new argument.

·          A conclusion sums up arguments and reinforces writer’s point of view.

Examples: Ads, editorials, legal defense

 

Exposition Scaffold

Introductory statement /thesis – writer’s position/preview of arguments…………………………………...........

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Argument 1:…………………………………………...............

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Argument 2:……………………………………………............

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Argument 3:……………………………………………...........

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Recommendation/Reinforcement of thesis…………........................................................

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Language features of an exposition
Emotive words that show feelings and attitudes - 
Words that link cause and effect - otherwise, firstly, secondly, finally
You can use second person words like commands - 
Generalisations – broad statements to support ideas
Using arguments drawn from research, and statements of others to support the point/s
Cause and effect words – because, causes, stems from, consequently, leads to
Linking words - in addition, also, moreover, as well
Powerful descriptive words – sensational,

Examples of an exposition
Ads, editorials, legal defence
References:
Greef, C. (1995). Summary of school text types in science [Draft]. Disadvantaged Schools Program
Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 1. Macmillan: South Yarra.
Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 2. Macmillan: South Yarra.
Literacy Committee, St Andrew’s Cathedral School


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