Types of Writing Review

Directions For each of the following writing prompts, decide which type of writing it is requiring you to use. What clues from the prompt lead you to this decision?

Many people love music, but their tastes can be very different. The music you like may not be the music your classmates like. Write a paper convincing your classmates to listen to the music you love. Answer: Argument

In the world today, many species of animals are becoming extinct. ▫Choose an endangered species and write a paper explaining the reasons why that animal is endangered. ▫Answer: Expository

You eat hot lunch every day, and sometimes it gets boring. Too bad there’s no McDonald’s at school! ▫Write a letter to the principal encouraging her to add French fries to the daily lunch menu. ▫Answer: Argument

Over the weekend, you slipped on some ice and twisted your ankle. It hurt at first, but not it’s kind of funny. ▫Write the story of your fall, being sure to include descriptive details. ▫Answer: Narrative

Your best friend is probably unlike anyone else you know. Friends are unique and important to each of us. ▫Write a paper explaining what makes a good friend. Do not include your own personal stories. ▫Answer: Expository

Recycling is very important in our school. Why can’t it be important everywhere else? ▫Write a paper proving to businesses that recycling is a good thing for their company to do. ▫Answer: Argument

Imagine a world with no computers. What would you do when you got home from school? ▫Write the story of a day in your world without technology. ▫Answer: Narrative

You didn’t turn in your homework and you got grounded, but you really want to have a fun weekend! ▫Write your parents a letter explaining why you should still be allowed to go to the movies with your friends this week. ▫Answer: Argument