The Four Modes of Writing Are you using

The Four Modes of Writing Are you using the “write” mode?

Four Modes of Writing 1. 2. 3. 4. Descriptive Mode Narrative Mode Persuasive Mode Expository Mode

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING o Used to describe or help form a visual picture – “Show not Tell” o Uses sensory details to appeal to the senses o Spatial order (zoom out or zoom in)

Narrative Writing o Tells a story as it happens o Uses sensory details to help reader “experience” the event o Chronological order (from beginning to end or end to beginning)

Persuasive Writing o Persuades or convinces someone to believe what you believe o State your opinion and then support it with FACTS/DETAILS/EXAMPLES o Logical order (most important to least or least important to most)

Expository Writing o Informs, explains, or tells “how to” o NO opinions – uses facts and examples o Logical order(most important to least, least important to most, detailed step -by-step instructions)

Three parts for any written assignment o Introduction o Body o Conclusion

Introduction o Introduces the topic being covered o Includes thesis statement o Includes hook

Body o Each paragraph should transition with word or obvious movement o As many paragraphs as needed to develop topic and completely cover o Vivid verbs and precise adjectives to help reader understand exactly what is being said/done

Conclusion o “BOW” on a package o Should tie up all loose ends o Restate ideas from each body paragraph or last event (narrative) o Reader should have feeling of completeness when finished reading piece

Thesis Statement o. Has 3 main parts 1. strong verb 2. areas being covered 3. what should be accomplished

Thesis Statement Example By analyzing the history and rules for volleyball, one can gain an understanding of the game. One can gain an understanding of volleyball by examining the history and rules for the game.

THE WRITING PROCESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prewrite Rough Draft Proofreading/Editing Revise Publish

PREWRITE o Brainstorming o Selecting idea/topic o Compete Four Square

Rough Draft o Begin writing using four square o Double space !!!!! o Go from introduction to conclusion, don’t stop in the middle IT IS CALLED A ROUGH DRAFT FOR A REASON

Proofreading/editing o Proofread your paper to catch obvious mistakes in grammar, spelling, word choice o Edit your paper with a peer to look for obvious mistakes as well as problems with organization, clarity, overall product o Use double space lines to mark errors

Revise o Take suggestions/corrections on rough draft and incorporate into another rough draft o Remove unnecessary information or added needed information o You might revise several times before being ready to publish

Publish o Final Draft - You do not publish until you feel your paper is complete

Four Square • Better than outline • Easier to follow • Once filled in, paper is written