(1) INTRODUCTION TO TPM

An expository essay aims to explain, describe and ______ a topic or idea.

• argue

• persuade

• inform

• oppose

Answer explanation

An expository essay has a NEUTRAL tone to give information to readers.

The POWER module enables you to learn expository essay writing using a _______ - based approach.

Answer explanation

The POWER module uses step-by-step learning in writing an essay.

The POWER module has five (5) main stages. They are...​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• prepare
• omit
• write
• edit
• revise
• print
• order
• ready
• exercise

These statements are TRUE about the POWER module EXCEPT...

• Incorporates the process-based approach to learn writing

• Break down writing process into small steps

• Emphasize the production of an essay

• Provide tools and resources they need at each stage

Which part in the POWER module highlights the process of producing the essay?

A student is in the stage of searching for ideas to write an essay. Which stage is he in right now?

b

WRITE

PREPARE

REVISE

OMIT

EDIT

The word "POWER" in the module is the acronym of...

• Prepare, Omit, Write, Edit, Revise

• Prepare, Omit, Write, Exemplify, Revise

• Prepare, Omit, Write, Edit, Redo

• Prepare, Omit, Watch, Edit, Revise

When there are too many ideas generated, we need to filter some of the unimportant points. This is done in the _____ stage.

• PREPARE

• WRITE

• EDIT

• OMIT

The last stage in the POWER module focuses on...

• omitting unimportant points

• writing thesis statement

• brainstorming ideas

• reviewing the overall construction of the essay

This stage involves reviewing the essay for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. This stage is called the ______ stage.

• PREPARE

• EDIT

• OMIT

• REVISE