Types of Writing

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Types of Writing
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• Persuasive
• Narrative
• Informational

Created by Celia Norris, Instructional
Technology Specialist, LCSSGrades 4-7Subject
WritingStandards ELA4W2, ELA4W3, ELA5W2,
ELA5W3, ELA6W2, ELA6W3, ELA7W2,
ELA7W3Directions Each slide has directions for
the teacher student. Credits Listed on last
slide
Note All links are underlined.
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Narrative
A narrative essay is a writing that tells a
story.

• Includes specific details to make the incident
  come alive for your reader
• Focuses on re-creating an incident that happened
  to you over a short period of time (usually an
  emotional experience)
• Conveys a particular mood or feeling - do you
  want to surprise your readers, make them laugh,
  have them share in your sadness or fear?

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Narrative
A narrative essay is a writing that tells a
story.

• Writing Sample Ex. 1, Ex. 2, and Ex. 3
• Graphic Organizer (13 different types)
• Rubrics Ex. 1 Ex. 2
• Website Resources
• Thinkfinity
• http//thinkfinity.org/PartnerSearch.aspx?SearchT
  rueorgn_id9subjectlanguageartspartnerallres
  ource_typeallqnarrativegrade3,5
• The Writing Site
• http//www.thewritingsite.org/resources/genre/narr
  ative.asp

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Narrative
A narrative essay is a writing that tells a
story.

• Transitional Words
• Writing Prompts
• Daedalus Group
• http//www.daedalus.com/lists10_narrative.asp
• The Traits
• http//www.thetraits.org/prompts.php

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Persuasive
In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince
others by presenting solid, supported arguments.

• Takes a strong and definite position on an issue
  or advises a particular action.
• Gives reasons and supporting facts to defend the
  position or recommended action.
• Considers opposing views and responds to them.
• Has enthusiasm and energy from start to finish.

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Persuasive
In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince
others by presenting solid, supported arguments.

• Writing Sample Ex. 1, Ex. 2, Ex. 3
• Graphic Organizers Ex. 1 , Ex. 2, Ex. 3
• Rubrics Ex. 1 Ex. 2
• Website Resources
• ReadWriteThink
• http//www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.
  asp?id268
• Orange Co. School District, California
• http//www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_wr
  iting.htm

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Persuasive
In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince
others by presenting solid, supported arguments.

• Transitional Words
• Writing Prompts
• GeoCities
• http//www.geocities.com/soho/Atrium/1437/pers.htm
  l
• EarthLink
• http//home.earthlink.net/jhholly/persuasive.html
  

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Informational
A type of writing that involves describing,
explaining or interpreting information. Examples
are letters, reports, brochures or newsletters.

• The initial statement must be defined and narrow
  enough to be supported within the essay (not too
  broad).
• Each supporting paragraph must have a distinct
  topic and all other sentences in it must be a
  related fact. Transition words or phrases are
  important as they help the reader follow along
  and reinforce the logic.
• The conclusion paragraph should restate the
  original topic and the main supporting ideas. It
  should reinforce your position in a meaningful
  and memorable way.
• TIP Never introduce new material in the
  conclusion nor use the word I in this type of
  writing.

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Informational
A type of writing that involves describing,
explaining or interpreting information. Examples
are letters, reports, brochures or newsletters.

• Writing Sample
• Graphic Organizer
• Brochure
• Planning Guides
• Interactive Organizer
• Rubrics Ex. 1 Ex. 2
• Paragraph Puzzle

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Informational
A type of writing that involves describing,
explaining or interpreting information. Examples
are letters, reports, brochures or newsletters.

• Website Resources
• Brochure
• http//www.mybrochuremaker.com/
• Brochure, Newspaper, Flyer
• http//interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx
  ?id110title
• Transitional Words
• Writing Prompts

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Credits

• www.thinkfinity.org
• www.thewritingsite.org
• www.thewritesource.com
• www.daedalus.com
• www.thetraits.org
• www.readwritethink.org
• www.eduplace.com
• www.mybrochuremaker.com
• www.theteacherscorner.net
• Orange Co. School District