Expository Texts

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Expository Texts

• Expository texts are pieces of writing about real
  people, places, and things that happen or have
  happened in the past. Samples of expository texts
  are

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Textbooks

• Generally used in classrooms.
• Different content areas such as English, math,
  science, and social studies.
• Organized into chapters and sections.

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Newspapers

• Headlines
• Feature articles
• Sports
• Weather
• Comics
• Entertainment
• Classified

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Magazine Articles

• High interest
• Specialized topics
• Feature articles
• Published 4, 6,12, or 52 times per year

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Encyclopedia

• Reference book
• Articles arranged alphabetically
• Varying topics
• Maps, graphs, photos

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DictionaryThesaurus

• Provides
• Spelling
• Pronunciation
• Part of speech
• Definition/Synonyms
• Examples
• Pictures/drawings

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Manual

• Provides instructions for assembly, use, and
  repair.
• Photographs or diagrams.
• Troubleshooting.
• Ordering information for parts or additional
  items.

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Brochure

• A pamphlet used for advertising goods and/or
  services.
• Attractive design.
• May include photographs, pictures, charts, graphs.

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Biography

• A written account of a persons life written by
  someone else.
• May be biased.
• May include opinions in addition to facts.

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Autobiography

• A written account of a persons life written by
  that person.