Posted by : Septika Soohyun Senin, 17 Maret 2014


EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH

            Exspository paragraph is the paragraph that explain how something is made or something is done.  Expository is almost same as procedure text, the differences between expository and procedure just the patterns of the sentence, if procedure paragrpah using active sentence, and expository using passive sentence. The social function of expository paragraph is to inform the reader about process or procedure of something.

Generic Structure of Expository
1.      Topic sentence
2.      Supporting sentence
3.      Concluding sentence

Language Feature of Expository
1.      Using process verb
2.      Using indefinite transition
3.      Using temporal conjunction
4.      Using question word mark, such as how
5.      Using simple present tense

Example of Expository paragraph
How Jelly is Made
Jelly is made by simple material, with following these directions. First, a packet of jelly crystal is poured into the jug. Secondly,250 ml boiling water is added. Thirdly, a packet of jelly is stirred until the crystal dissolve. Fourth, 200 ml cold water is added and stir. After that, the liquid of jelly is poured into bowl. Finally, jelly is refrigated. Those are how jelly is made.

Note
Red : Topic sentence
Purple : Supporting sentence
Blue : Concluding sentence

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