Lewis and Clark Informational and Persuasive Writing Modes

Lewis and Clark Informational and Persuasive Writing Modes

Create an Article for a News Outlet Informational Approach RESEARCH to find out key information about Lewis and Clark’s expedition Use that information to complete your project Journalistic- newspaper or news magazine 3 rd person objective Most important information should be at the beginning and progress towards less important information 5 W’s and H Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

Create an Article for Travel Journal Persuasive Approach RESEARCH to find out key information about Lewis and Clark’s expedition Use that information to complete your project Write an article that promotes the expedition to thrill-seeking travelers Convince me that I want to go on this trip, that I should choose to support them on this adventure Persuasive words Write as if the expedition has NOT yet occurred, but stick to the facts 5 W’s and H Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How What should I expect to encounter if I am considering taking this trip with L & C?

Due Date and Scoring Criteria DUE- Thursday, Nov. 9 th at the BEGINNING of class Point Value- 60 Includes accurate information of subject- 20 Accurately adheres to the characteristics of the writing mode used- 20 Uses proper grammar and spelling, including a variety of simple and more complex sentences- 10 Presents work neatly in a format representative of the medium where article would appear- 10 Computer-generated work should be printed for submission and display