Types of Writing
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Persuasive
Narrative
Informational
Created by: Celia Norris, Instructional Technology Specialist, LCSS
Grades: 4-7
Subject: Writing
Standards: ELA4W2, ELA4W3, ELA5W2, ELA5W3, ELA6W2, ELA6W3,
ELA7W2, ELA7W3
Directions: Each slide has directions for the teacher & student.
Credits: Listed on last slide
Note: All links are underlined.
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?
Narrative
A narrative essay is a writing that tells a story.
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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?Search=True&orgn_id
=9&subject=languagearts&partner=all&resource_type=all&q=na
rrative&grade=3,5
– The Writing Site
• http://www.thewritingsite.org/resources/genre/narrative.asp
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
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.
Persuasive
In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince others by
presenting solid, supported arguments.
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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?id=26
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– Orange Co. School District, California
• http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.ht
m
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/143
7/pers.html
– EarthLink
• http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/persuasi
ve.html
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.
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
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?
id=110&title=
• Transitional Words
• Writing Prompts
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