Identifying Writing

Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Narrative

Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).

• Expository

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Narrative

• Persuasive

Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).

• Descriptive

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository

True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?

• True

• False

What is wrong with this expository sentence?

"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."

• The writer does not say good things about Westbury

• Includes the writer's opinion

• It doesn't tell the exact number of students at Westbury

• Nothing. It's just fine.

Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?

• NO! FACTS ONLY!

• YES! AS LONG AS THEY BACK IT UP WITH FACTS!

Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?

"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."

• Touch

• Smell

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

Non-fiction means fake

• True

• False

What is this persuasive sentence missing?

"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."

• Reasons why

• Attempt to influence

• Writer's opinion

• Topic