Types of Writing BrainPOP & 4th Grade

Which of the following is most likely to use persuasive writing?

• A recipe

• A "missing dog" poster

• An advertisement

• A news article

Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?

• You should drink eight glasses of water each day to stay healthy.

• Please help save the Amazon rain forest!

• I want a new iPod for Christmas

• Tim called Rita to ask her to the movies on Saturday

Where might you find informative writing?

• In a novel set on a strange alien planet in outer space

• In the instruction manual for a new stationary bicycle

• In a telephone directory

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "You should drink a glass of milk at each meal to build healthy bones."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "Since it was dark outside, I stumbled over a rock and fell on my face."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence: "In order to solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

Which of the following sentences is an example of descriptive writing?

• Cold weather is good for you. A brisk walk can change your mood.

• The air was so cold that my damp hair froze and my nose burned.

• I never get cold.

• To avoid the cold, it's best to wear a hat and gloves.

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To get someone to follow your advice

• To provide a word-picture of a person, place, or situation

• To tell a story in an interesting way

• To explain the best way to complete a certain task

Both narrative writing and descriptive writing can be enhanced by providing lots of details. In the previous sentence, what does "enhanced" mean?

• Improved

• Delayed

• Worsened

• Obscured

Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?

• To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometer.

• MISSING:

  Brown Labrador Retriever 68lbs green eyes goes by the name Gypsy.

• Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometers per hour.