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MARY’S
COLLEGE OF TAGUM, INC. TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM
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WRITING AN EXPOSITION OR DISCUSSION ON A

FAMILIAR ISSUE TO INCLUDE KEY STRUCTURE
ELEMENTS AND LANGUAGE FEATURES
ENGLISH 10
I. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, the students can:
a. identify types of expository writing;
b. demonstrate a positive attitude in crafting expository essays based on current events;
and
c. arrange logically sentences using transitional signals.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Writing an Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to Include Key Structure
Elements and Language Features
Materials: Canva Presentation and Laptop
References: Department of Education Module (English Quarter 2- Module 7: Week 7
Writing an Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to Include Key Structure
Elements and Language Features)
Values: Excellence and Cooperation
III. PROCEDURE
0. Preliminary Activities
1. Classroom Routine
● Prayer

● Greetings

● Seating Arrangement

● Classroom Rules

● Checking of Attendance

● Checking of Assignment

● Mood Check

● Review

● Reading of lesson objectives

2. Motivation
Title: Tell Teal a Tale
The first half of a story will be presented on screen and the teacher will
roam around the class to choose one student to continue the story. Participating
students will gain a reward.
 “One bright morning, Red Riding Hood set off on a journey to her
grandmother's house deep in the forest. Her mother had packed a basket full of
treats and reminded her, “Stay on the path, and don’t talk to strangers.””

B. Lesson proper
1. Activity
▪ What is my type?
▪ The class is divided into five groups. Identify the type of expository essay
being described. Each group will receive an envelope. Upon opening the
envelope paste your answer in the corresponding statement being
presented on the board.

Sequence or Process Essay Descriptive Essay

Compare and Contrast Essay Cause and Effect Essay

Problem and Solution Essay

1. It talks about a relevant problem and analyzes the solution for it.
2. It is an essay that tackles on the similarities and differences
between two different ideas, subjects or issues.
3. It describes a person, an object, a situation, a place, or something
interesting and unusual experience.
4. It is an essay that teaches and explains a particular process.
5. It unfolds how an important issue happens and what the ensuing
result is.

2. Analysis
The teacher will ask the following questions:
● What key structure elements and language features are essential in an effective
exposition essay?
● How do these elements and features contribute to clarity in writing?

● What is the importance of using specific elements and features in language in

writing an argumentative text?
3. Abstraction
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.

There are 5 types of exposition:

1. Descriptive essay describes a person, place or some interesting,
and unusual experiences.
a. 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.
2. Cause and Effect is about how the important issue happens and
what the ensuing result is.
a. 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.
3. Compare and Contrast takes comparison between two subjects
explaining their similarities and differences.
a. 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.
4. Problem and solution talks about a relevant problem and analyzes
the solution for it.
a. 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.
5. Sequences or Process answers the question “How to…?” It
teaches and explains the process.
a. 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…

An expository writing, regardless of its purpose, should have at

least paragraphs: the first paragraph is the introduction; the next three
paragraphs is the body; and the last paragraph is the conclusion.
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.
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.
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.
Connectives are also used in essay. 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.
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.)

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.
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.
4. Application
With the same group, the students are tasked to logically arrange the
sentences to develop a good expository essay. Write 1 to 5 before the number
1. In some countries, especially industrialized ones, the number of obese people
can amount to one third of the population.
2. Consumption of processed and convenience foods and our dependence on the
car have led to an increase in obesity and reduction in the fitness level of the
adult population.
3. This is significant as obesity and poor fitness lead to a decrease in life
expectancy
4. It is therefore important for individuals and governments to work together to
tackle this issue and improve their citizens' diet and fitness.
5. Changes by individuals to their diet and their physical activity can increase life
expectancy.
IV. EVALUATION
The teacher will be giving the students a 5-item quiz.
Instructions. On a ¼ sheet of paper choose the correct letter with the connectives that
are used to link the ideas together by answering the given questions. Read the question
and answer directly.
'Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular desserts in the world. They
can either be crispy or soft, and have a sweet smell to them reminiscent of a bakery.
 1. What connects the first sentence to the second sentence?
a. and
b. or
c. they
2. In the second sentence, what connects the word crispy to the word soft?
a. and
b. either…or
c. they
For other people, quitting smoking is a little bit hard to do or worse, it is really difficult to
do. However, if one is really into quitting, then it may not be easy but it is possible.

3. What connects the first sentence to the next sentence?

a. but
b. however
c. or
4. In the second sentence, what connective is used to contrast the ideas between
easy and possible?
a. but
b. however
c. or
Both Washington, DC, and London offer a wide array of museums that harbor many of
the world‟s most prized treasures. While Washington, DC, has the National Gallery of Art and
several other Smithsonian galleries, London‟s art scene and galleries have a definite edge in
this category.
5. Which connective shows the similarity between Washington, DC and London?
a. both…and
b. that
c. while
V. ASSIGNMENT
In a one whole sheet of paper, write an expository essay based from te given outline
using appropriate connectives or transitional markers. Follow the correct paragraph structure
as well (introduction, body/ development, and conclusion).

Why Wearing School Uniform is Important

I. Introduction
A. Introduce the main point of the essay
II. How school uniforms will benefit the students
A. Supporting detail
B. Supporting detail
III. Expound your stand in wearing school uniform be it in the positive or negative
side.
A. Supporting detail
B. Supporting detail
IV. Conclusion

Prepared by:

Edelene May A. Arriza

Pre-Service Teacher
 Checked by:
Mr. Harvey Sobrevilla, LPT
Cooperating Teacher