Informative Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

How should you include opinions in an informational text?

• Only describe the RIGHT opinion.

• Write about the POPULAR opinion!

• Mention BOTH sides equally!

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Is this prompt informative or argumentative?

"Explain the dangers faced by rescue services..."

• Informative

• Persuasive

Informative writing is when

• you are informing the reader about a topic

• you argue a position

• write a descriptive novel for profit

• write a screenplay

Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?

• Yes

• No

• It depends

Which word is a synonym for informative essays??

• persuasive

• explanatory

• narrative

This type of essay presents information and explains a short theme, idea, or issue. It is a personal response to anything and is usually three paragraphs

• Informative

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

• Analysis

This type of essay always presents evidence.

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

This type of essay presents reasons that will convince a reader to believe or adopt a viewpoint on a certain issue.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Narrative

It is usually written in five paragraphs to show the pros and cons with claims and subpoints for each.

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Writing Techniques

This is a style an author uses to convey their message in a manner that is effective and meaningful to their audience.

• Writing Goals

• Writing Techniques

• Arguments

• Claims