1. Introduction to 6 Types of Writing

2. The text uses primary sources when appropriate. The information is relevant and accurate, the facts have been checked. The text has a strong beginning that hooks the reader. The text has a logical organization of major concepts. The text includes multiple perspectives so that a reader can draw his or her own conclusions. Features of an Explanatory Text Features of an Explanatory Text The information includes graphics that support the text. The text has a strong ending that keeps readers thinking.

3. The story happens in a setting at a specific time Imaginative writing is about a believable character Sequence of events This, then this, then this… Sequence of events This, then this, then this… In the end, the problem is resolved and ties back to what the character wanted to do The character has a reaction to the actions causing him to make a plan Features of Imaginative Our main character usually gets himself into some kind of trouble (Problem) Our main character usually gets himself into some kind of trouble (Problem)

4. A personal narrative includes dialogue. A personal narrative focuses on one particular incident in the author’s life. A personal narrative may be a few paragraphs or several pages in length A personal narrative includes the author’s thoughts and feelings as well as the actual events. A personal narrative includes specific details about the time, place and people involved. Features of a Personal Narrative

5. The piece uses powerful words and ideas worthy of listening to. The piece suggests solutions or actions by convincing the reader to consider your position. The piece is aligned with one side, based on researching a topic. The piece offers relevant reasons, credible facts and sufficient evidence to make a case. The piece has an audience in mind, but the writer is content to put his viewpoint out there. Features of an Argumentative piece Features of an Argumentative piece The piece provides different arguments. The other side is fair-minded and the writer has done the research. The piece appeals to the reader’s Logic. The writer wants the reader to consider what you have to say.

6. The piece uses powerful words to influence the reader. The piece is designed to convince the reader to take some action or think a certain way-his way. The piece has a strong position, or point of view. The writer mingles facts and emotion to convince the reader that he is right. One side-his side. The piece has a specific audience in mind. Features of a Persuasive piece Features of a Persuasive piece The piece is organized by order of importance- Set ‘em up, knock ‘em down! The piece appeals to the reader’s emotions

7. Journal entries include drawings and other graphics that support the writing. Journal entries include details about personal experiences and observations. Journal entries include the date the entry was written. Journal entries vary in length from several paragraphs to several pages. Journal entries do not have to have perfect spelling and grammar. Features of a Journal Journal entries includes thoughts, questions, and concerns about experiences and observations.

8. Yearlong Plan Launching-Journals-Writing about Books Narrative-Personal Narrative Information Argument or Opinion Narrative-Fiction

9. Production of Writing The Writing Process Pre-write/Brainstorm Narrow the Focus Research Organize a Plan Begin to Draft During the Draft Revise for Vocabulary Revise for Sentence Mastery Revise for RADaR Edit for Conventions and Grammar Publish and Share