1. Types of Writing Persuasive Narrative Informational Note: All links are underlined. 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 IMPORTANT: PowerPoint settings require that the Presentation stay in the folder with the other writing folders for all links to work. If you save/move the presentation to another folder, many of the links will not work.

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

3. Narrative Writing Sample: Ex. 1, Ex. 2, and Ex. 3Ex. 1Ex. 2Ex. 3 Graphic Organizer (13 different types)Graphic Organizer Rubrics: Ex. 1 & Ex. 2Ex. 1 Ex. 2 Website Resources: –Thinkfinity http://thinkfinity.org/PartnerSearch.aspx?Search=True&orgn_i d=9&subject=languagearts&partner=all&resource_type=all&q=n arrative&grade=3,5http://thinkfinity.org/PartnerSearch.aspx?Search=True&orgn_i d=9&subject=languagearts&partner=all&resource_type=all&q=n arrative&grade=3,5 –The Writing Site http://www.thewritingsite.org/resources/genre/narrative.asp A narrative essay is a writing that tells a story.

4. Narrative Transitional Words Writing Prompts: –Daedalus Group http://www.daedalus.com/lists10_narrative.asp –The Traits http://www.thetraits.org/prompts.php A narrative essay is a writing that tells a story.

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

6. Persuasive Writing Sample: Ex. 1, Ex. 2, & Ex. 3Ex. 1Ex. 2Ex. 3 Graphic Organizers: Ex. 1, Ex. 2, & Ex. 3Ex. 1 Ex. 2Ex. 3 Rubrics: Ex. 1 & Ex. 2Ex. 1 Ex. 2 Website Resources –ReadWriteThink http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=26 8http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=26 8 –Orange Co. School District, California http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.ht mhttp://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.ht m In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince others by presenting solid, supported arguments.

7. Persuasive Transitional Words Writing Prompts: –GeoCities http://www.geocities.com/soho/Atrium/143 7/pers.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/soho/Atrium/143 7/pers.html –EarthLink http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/persuasi ve.htmlhttp://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/persuasi ve.html In persuasive essays, you are writing to convince others by presenting solid, supported arguments.

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

9. Informational Writing Sample Graphic Organizer: –BrochureBrochure –Planning GuidesPlanning Guides –Interactive OrganizerInteractive Organizer Rubrics: Ex. 1 & Ex. 2Ex. 1 Ex. 2 Paragraph Puzzle A type of writing that involves describing, explaining or interpreting information. Examples are letters, reports, brochures or newsletters.

10. Informational Website Resources: –Brochure: http://www.mybrochuremaker.com/ –Brochure, Newspaper, Flyer: http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx? id=110&title=http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx? id=110&title Transitional Words Writing Prompts A type of writing that involves describing, explaining or interpreting information. Examples are letters, reports, brochures or newsletters.

11. 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