1. Informational Essay
Length: 4-5 paragraphs -Introduction with thesis as the last sentence in the paragraph. -Between 2-3 body paragraphs with explanation and textual evidence about your topic. -Conclusion: Restate introduction and thesis. An informational essay is informing your reader about a particular topic.

2. Argumentative essay Length: 5 paragraphs
-Introduction with a claim (the stance you’re taking) and thesis as the last sentence of the paragraph with list of reasons in support of your claim.
-2 body paragraphs with explanation and textual evidence to back up your claim.
-Counterclaim: touch on the opposing side and bring it back to your claim
(example: Although it may seem….. However….)
-Conclusion: Restate introduction and claim/thesis
An argumentative essay is meant to persuade your reader.

3. Narrative Writing Story based writing
Make sure to have an appropriate setting, characters, and plot.
Have a clear point of view the story is told from.
Story needs to have a lot of imagery, where you describe in great detail. (show don’t tell)
Story is told in a organized, sequential order

4. Writing tips and reminders
-Use different types of sentences while writing. Not just simple sentences.
Example: Compound, complex, and compound complex.
-Liven your vocabulary.
-Directly quote the text for textual evidence.
-Show any advancement of punctuation where possible. (Use of commas, colons, semicolons, quotation marks, etc.)
-Make sure to fully answer the question being asked by the prompt!!!
-Once finished writing, go back and re-read your work to check for mistakes.