EXPOTITION

 English Initial Assessment - Analytical Exposition Name: Hisyam Azmi Azharuddiya

Class: Grade X High School

Time: 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Fill in all required information.

2. Read each question carefully before answering.

3. There is no time limit per question, but try to complete the entire assessment

within 60 minutes.

Part A: General Comprehension Questions

1. What is meant by analytical exposition text?

2. Name two common topics usually discussed in analytical exposition texts.

3. What is the purpose of analytical exposition texts?

Part B: Identify the Text

Read the text excerpt below and answer the following questions. The Danger of social Media

Social media or social network websites such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Google Plus and many others have become one of the inescapable aspects of our modern life, especially for most teenagers. These websites are not just becoming a part of their world, but it’s indeed becoming their world.

4. What is the title of the text?

5. What arguments support social media for ?

6. What arguments oppose social media ?

ANSWER 

1. Analytical exposition is one of argumentative texts which present some supporting idea on why certain writer's opinion is important. 

2. two common topics usually discussed in analytical exposition texts. Social, political, environmental, health and educational issues are topics that are often raised in analytical exposition text. Writers can support or oppose the topic depending on personal views.

3. The main aim of Analytical Exposition Text is to try to convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss or receive attention by providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

4. What is the title of the text?

The Danger of social Media

5. What arguments support social media for ?

Arguments supporting social media for teenagers include its ability to connect people around the world easily, facilitating interaction and communication. Additionally, social media platforms offer opportunities for self-expression and creativity.

6. What arguments oppose social media ?

Arguments opposing social media for teenagers highlight potential negative effects such as increased risk of cyberbullying, disrupted sleep patterns leading to anxiety and depression, and decreased real-life social interaction. Additionally, reliance on social media for emotional support instead of seeking help from parents or trusted adults can also be detrimental to teenagers' well-being.

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Worksheet: Analyzing Analytical Exposition Text

 Instructions: After you watch / read the text or infographic , find its main idea, and make notes about the arguments used in the text. Afterward, draw a conclusion.

Main Idea: (Students are asked to find the main idea of the text)

Argument Notes: (Students are asked to make notes about the arguments used in the text. Include the main arguments and the supporting points used by the author.)

a. Argument 1: social media can make us not care about our surrounding

- Support 1: when someone need help, the other people doesnt care

- Support 2: most of them prioritized handphones over people 

b. Argument 2: social media maked a person lack empathy

- Support 1: Sometimes when there is a crime, instead of helping, they video it

- Support 2 : increase bulyying

c. Argument 3: "Excessive use of smartphones and social media can alter our personality and behavior."

- Support 1: They feel more comfortable with their online friends than with their old friends. Eventually, their old friends are forgotten.

- Support 2: Many people seek recognition or validation from others in the form of positive responses such as the number of "likes", comments, or number of followers. This drive for recognition can influence a person's behavior on the platform. For example, someone might post certain content or behavior consistently because it gets positive responses from their followers, even if it's not a behavior they actually like or align with their values.

Conclusion: (Students are asked to draw a conclusion about the author's view on the importance of character education in the school curriculum based on the identified arguments.)