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Modes of Writing the writer tells a story about a real-life experience in the first person and relates a clear sequence of events that occurs over time. A. Analytical B. Literary C. Persuasive D. Personal Narrative

Modes of Writing Gives information, explains something, clarifies a process or defines a concept. A. Literary B. Expository C. Personal Narrative D. Persuasive

Modes of Writing Breaks a topic down into its parts and explains how those parts work in order to understand the topic in some way. A. Persuasive B. Literary C. Analytical D. Expository

Modes of Writing Writing that includes an exposition, plot, characters, setting, climax, and resolution. A. Literary B. Personal Narrative C. Expository D. Analytical

Modes of Writing Requires a writer to state clearly an opinion and to supply reasons and specific examples that support the opinion in order to influence action or thought. A. Analytical B. Literary C. Persuasive D. Expository

Purpose for Writing Which of the following reflects the purpose for a Personal Narrative? A. To explain B. To persuade C. To entertain D. To analyze

Purpose for Writing Which of the following reflects the purpose for an Expository essay? A. To convince B. To inform C. To entertain D. To explain

Purpose for Writing Which of the following reflects the purpose for an Analytical essay? A. To explain B. To persuade C. To analyze D. To entertain

Purpose for Writing Which of the following reflects the purpose for a Literary essay? A. To persuade B. To analyze C. To entertain D. To inform

Purpose for Writing Which of the following reflects the purpose for an Persuasive essay? A. To analyze B. To convince C. To entertain D. To inform

The following are purposes for writing: To entertain To explain To inform To persuade To analyze

Real Life Scenarios The same purposes that are practiced for writing are also skills that will be applied to real life situations.

Real Life Scenarios Consider your own career interest and explain how each purpose could be applied to job responsibilities in that field. Cosmetology Auto Mechanics Fashion Design Agriculture Athletics Medicine Military Arts and Entertainment To entertain To explain To inform To persuade To analyze

Organizing your thoughts! Purpose determines the Mode of Writing. The Mode of Writing determines the method of organization and supporting details.

O=Organization …is the key to successful writing. …doesn’t require much time, but does require a good deal of THINKING! …determined by your mode of writing (Personal Narrative, Expository, Literary, Persuasive, Analytical) Ways to organize our thoughts: Flow chart Outline Venn diagram Web List Brainstorming/freewriting

Flow Chart To organize events or details To list steps in a process To arrange a time line To identify cause and effect Fell in Love Proposed/Accepte d Wedding Honeymoon A Couple’s Story

Outline Used to categorize, compare, contrast, explain, inform, etc. Basic rules If you have a 1 (I), then you must have a 2 (II). If you have an A, then you must have a B. Each level is indented. Number of levels is based on details needed. Thesis is stated in first section. I. Different punishments can be effective. II. Direct types A. Spanking-hurts B. Verbal reprimand-shock/fear III. Indirect types A. Grounding-no contact w/friends B. Withdrawal of privileges 1. Phone-no contact w/friends 2. Car-embarrassment IV. Effectiveness depends on situation.

Basketball v. Football Court Field Sports Basket/net Play with end zone/ a Ball goal posts Basketball v. Football Court Field Sports Basket/net Play with end zone/ a Ball goal posts Venn Diagram Used to compare and contrast elements Differences are listed on the sides Similarities are listed in the middle (overlapping section) Label your diagram so you know what you are comparing and contrasting

Telling the TruthNot hiding Trust Integrity Web Used to develop ideas centered around a main subject or idea. Can be used to brainstorm word meaning, synonyms, antonyms, elements for stories, tone analysis or any other topic you choose No limit to the number of connections to the central idea Honesty

Supporting Details (Evidence) Expert Opinion Facts and Statistics Personal Experience Anecdotes Description Examples Definitions Research Studies Personal Analysis