Post-Test Analytical Exposition Text

To entertain the readers

To persuade the readers to agree with the writer’s opinion

To inform the readers about an event

To describe something in detail

To explain how something works

Orientation – Complication – Resolution

Introduction – Body – Conclusion

Thesis – Arguments – Reiteration

General Statement – Explanation – Closing

Problem – Solution – Evaluation

To introduce the topic and state the writer’s opinion

To list reasons supporting the opinion

To present counterarguments

To summarize the writer’s main points

To describe the background of the topic

Orientation

Arguments

Reiteration

Conclusion

Thesis

To summarize the arguments and restate the writer’s opinion

To introduce the topic in detail

To counter the opposing views

To list evidence supporting the arguments

To add new information to the text

Television helped increase reading scores

Television programs lacked educational content.

1. Television encouraged people to read more books.

1. Television made it harder for children to focus on learning.

Television was seen as a distraction from other educational activities

1. Remote

1. Difficult

1. Complex

Available

1. Expensive

1. Content

Television

1. Teaching methods

1. Literacy programs

1. Educational programs

1. It has the potential to reach learners

B. Television is a very accessible medium

1. Our society is striving to make adjustments

1. The interest in television as an educational medium has increased for several reasons.

1. Educators have perceived television as not particularly beneficial to literacy development

1. To provide historical facts and information.

1. To describe people, places, or things in detail.

To give instructions on how to perform a task

1. To entertain the reader with a humorous story.

To argue or persuade the reader with evidence.