Genres of Writing Reading and Writing Narrative writing

Genres of Writing Reading and Writing

Narrative writing Fictional Narrative Nonfictional Narrative Fantasy stories Biographical narratives Historical fiction Blogs Mystery stories Eyewitness accounts Myths Memoirs Legends Reflective essays Science fiction Diary Entries Tall tales Journal Entries

Descriptive Writing � Has a clear focus and sense of purpose � Uses sensory details and precise words � Presents details in logical order � Expresses ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events and ideas � Creates vivid images and figurative language to express ideas in new, fresh and interesting ways � Ex. Travel essays and definition essays

Expository Writing � Type of writing that intends to communicate ideas and information � Relies on facts to inform or explain � Introductory paragraph presents a thesis statement which is the main point to be developed. The body provides facts about the topic. A variety of sentence structures and transitions are use din the body. The concluding paragraph sums up the ideas. � Contains detailed information and explanation about a specific topic � Uses an effective introduction and conclusion � Has a well-organized structure

Forms of Expository Writing Compare and contrast essay Cause and effect essay Classification essay Problem and solution essay Pro-con essay Analytical essays

Persuasive Writing � Aims to convince the reader to adopt an opinion or course of action. � Logically organized and clearly describes the issue � Has a clear thesis on an issue � Uses sound reasoning � Uses powerful language � Presents detailed and relevant evidences and references � Presents alternatives and counter arguments � Uses clear organization � Provides a clear conclusion � Uses effective and error-free sentence structures

Forms of Persuasive Writing Editorials Op-ed Letters to the editor Reviews Advertisements Propaganda

Components of Good Writing � Introduction � Paragraphs � Transitions � Conclusion � Elaboration

Good Writing Traits Focus and coherence Keeps to the topic and is clear and supported by wellthought of details. Ideas are well connected to each other. Organization Has clearly recognizable plan, that is the ideas move from sentence to sentence in a logical way and from paragraph to paragraph in an appropriate organizational pattern Development of Ideas Clearly defined, logically developed, well-supported and connected in an interesting manner; Voice connects the writer to the reader. A writer’s voice is displayed through his/ her personal writing style and through his/ her use of unique words and phrases Conventions Refer to the correct use of all spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage and sentence structure rules