Expository Texts Genre

Expository Texts

By Adham Tareq

Objectives

Learning Goals

Objectives

Objective 1: Master identifying key points in expository texts for comprehension. Objective 2: Analyze supporting details to enhance understanding and critical thinking.

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What are Expository/Informative Texts?

Expository Text Features

1. Clear beginning with a clear topic. 2. Facts in order of time. 3. Facts and examples to explain. 4. Important word meanings. 5. Section titles. 6. Pictures for help. 7. A short ending with key points.

Order Organization: First, the sun makes water from rivers, lakes, and oceans rise up into the sky as invisible vapor.

Let's read and point at Expository Features

Facts and Examples: Then, this vapor gathers and forms clouds. When these clouds get heavy, they release rain or snow.

Definitions: Sometimes, the rain or snow falls into rivers or lakes. This is called "precipitation."

Title: The Water Cycle Water is amazing! It's everywhere, and it goes through a special journey called the water cycle.

Section Titles: There are three main parts of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Introduction: The water cycle is how water moves around the Earth.

Pair Reading

Title: The Amazing World of Ants Ants are tiny insects that live in colonies and are known for their teamwork. Let's explore some fascinating facts about these incredible creatures!**Introduction:** Ants are among the most common insects found on Earth. They live in large groups called colonies, and each ant has a specific role within the colony. Ants work together to survive and thrive, from workers to soldiers and even a queen. Scouting for Food Ants follow a strict routine. First, scouts go out in search of food. When they find it, they leave a special scent trail for other ants to follow. This helps the colony efficiently gather resources. Ant Super Strength Ants are incredibly strong for their size. They can carry objects many times their weight. This is like lifting a car! They use this strength to transport food and build their intricate tunnels and nests underground. Meet the Queen The leader of an ant colony is the queen. She is responsible for laying eggs, sometimes thousands in a single day! Workers feed and care for the queen and her offspring, while soldiers protect the colony from threats. See how strong ants are? They can carry leaves and even other insects! Ants may be small, but they are mighty in their teamwork and strength. They teach us the value of cooperation and hard work. Next time you see ants, observe their fascinating world and remember the incredible things they can do together!

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