Types of Writing and Terms

This type of writing describes a person, place, thing or experience with details so that the reader can imagine it.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

This type of writing is used to give instructions or to explain a process with details.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

This type of writing tells a story or experience to the reader.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

This type of writing is done to convince the reader of a point of view or an idea.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

A letter to the school director asking him to change the school uniform and explaining the reasons for this needed change.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

The book series called "Diary of a Wimpy Kid".

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

A recipe explaining the steps to make a birthday cake.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

A newspaper article attempting to convince readers to visit a new museum.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

A doctor's instructions explaining the steps you should take to care for a wound.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

The poem "Ode to Pablo's Tennis Shoes" by author Gary Soto.

• DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

• EXPOSITORY WRITING

• NARRATIVE WRITING

• PERSUASIVE WRITING

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5