XI - English

  Building Blocks Definition An exposition text is a type of text that deals with the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of the things that happen around us. Social Function The purpose of an exposition text is to persuade your audience to look at an issue with your perspective. Example of Exposition Text - Speech / Lectures - Editorials - Newspaper Articles - Essays - Political Leaflets - Letters - Legal Defenses An Exposition Text needs to : 1. Clearly state the point of view. 2. Use valid research findings to support your viewpoint. .3. Defend your viewpoint. 4. Support the viewpoint with factual data like graphs, pictures, charts. Structure of Exposition Text 1. Title : Tells about the topic. 2. Introduction : States the thesis statement of your text. 3. Conclusion : Restatement of the thesis statement. Support the viewpoint with factual data like graphs, pictures, charts. Example of Exposition Text Cramming is Bad How do you study when the test is coming? Do you start prepari

BUILDING BLOCKS 1. Formal Invitation A Formal Invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with the established norms, customs or values (Websters, 2012) Example : - An invitation to the opening of a school. - An invitation to a graduation ceremony. - An invitation to a wedding, etc. 2. Common Format of a Formal Invitation - The first line : name of the person(s) who invite(s) - The second line : request for participation. - The third line : names of the person(s) invited. - The fourth line : occasion for invitation. - The fifth line : time and date of the occasion. - The sixth line : place of the occasion. - The last line : request for reply. 3. Social Function Inviting people to formal and social events. 4. Linguistic Characteristics - Simple, precise, and concise words. - Detailed information. - The tone should be friendly and sincere. Words should be chosen carefully. - The style of writing should be formal. 5. Format of Layout 6. Ways o