Why doesn’t Chief Keef write your science textbook? Take some time to write down some of the many reasons…

Expository Writing… Is used to explain, describe, or give information. Requires investigation of an idea, evaluation of evidence, and creating an argument or plan of action. Can be presented through comparison and contrast, definition, example, analyzing cause and effect, and direction.

Types of Expository Writing Autobiographies Directions Essays Posters Reports Summaries

Tips of Expository Writing Develop a clear thesis statement Create clear and logical transitions ▫Introduction – place thesis here ▫Body – have evidence to support your thesis  Evidence can be facts, logic, statistics, or stories ▫Conclusion – readdress the thesis, not restate Use creativity

Descriptive Writing… Is the clear description of people, places, and objects, emotions, or events using specific details Allows for more artistic freedom than with expository writing As a note: You will use elements of descriptive writing in all genres of writing!

Types of Descriptive Writing Character sketches Comparisons Descriptive essays Descriptive sentences Found poems

Tips for Descriptive Writing Brainstorm feelings and ideas Use clear, concise, and vivid language Use your senses Connect with emotion Create a clear impression Avoid rambling

Narrative Writing… Is a story or account of events or experiences Is often more personal, creative, and anecdotal than expository writing Can be fact or fiction

Types of Narrative Writing Original short stories Personal narratives Retellings of stories (book report) Sequels to stories Story scripts

Tips of Narrative Writing Even though you’re telling a story, it still needs to have purpose Need to have a clear point of view Use clear and concise language Can use first person “I” pronoun Needs to be organized

Persuasive Writing… Also called Argument Writing Presents reasons and examples to create an argument in order to influence thoughts or actions Requires investigation of a topic AND establishing a position based on evidence from that research Warning: Persuasive Writing requires more research and the presentation of evidence than Expository Writing. Persuasive Writing is often longer in length.

Types of Persuasive Writing Advertisements Book and movie reviews Letters to the editor, politicians, companies Advice columns

Tips for Persuasive Writing Clearly state your opinion and support that opinion with specific examples and reasons. ▫Your thesis statement should appear early on in your writing Clear transitions between introduction, body, and conclusion. Body paragraphs with evidence Conclusion that readdresses the thesis in light of the presented evidence

Creative Writing… Expresses ideas and thoughts in an imaginative way Has no set formula or format Uses imagery/descriptions, narrative, and drama Strays from the analysis seen in other forms of writing

Types of Creative Writing Poetry Novels and short stories Scripts Screenplays Creative non-fiction

Journals and Letters… Personal recordings of new, events, activities, etc. Written, typed, or printed communication that can be kept confidential or shared with others

Types of Journals and Letters Business letters Courtesy letters Double-entry journals messages Friendly letters Learning logs Personal journals or diaries