Developing Paragraphs According to Text Types
- 2. PERSUASIVE EXPOSITORY FACTUAL DESCRIPTION RECOUNT PROCEDURAL TEXT TYPES DESCRIPTIVE EXPLANATORY NARRATIVE There are many different purposes for writing. Some text types are factual and informative, whilst others are for entertainment purposes. Read about the different text types on the following pages.
- 3. EXPLANATION title introduction information explanation conclusion EXPLANATORY TEXTS An explanatory text explains natural, social or scientific occurrences. What could you write an explanation about?
- 4. NARRATIVE TEXTS A narrative is a story that often has a message or theme. What could you write a narrative about? NARRATIVE orientation events complication solution message
- 5. DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS A descriptive text describes a person, place or thing. What could you write a description about? DESCRIPTION introduction conclusion characteristic (what does it do) (habitat) characteristic (special features) characteristic
- 6. PERSUASIVE TEXTS A persuasive texts purpose is to persuade the reader to come to the same opinion as the writer. What could you write a persuasive text about? PERSUASION opinion argument 1 argument 2 argument 3 conclusion
- 7. EXPOSITORY TEXT An expository text provides factual information about a topic. What could you write an information report about? REPORT classification conclusion fact (appearance) fact (habitat) fact (behavior)
- 8. FACTUAL DESCRIPTION A factual cdescription provides both sides of an argument to give an informed opinion. What could you write a discussion about? DISCUSSION title statement arguments for arguments against conclusion
- 9. RECOUNT TEXTS A recount retells sequenced events. What could you write a recount about? RECOUNT title orientation events ending feeling
- 10. PROCEDURAL TEXTS A procedure is a step-by- step set of instructions informing the reader how to make or do something. What could you write a procedure about? PROCEDURE goals materials method conclusion diagram
- 11. ACTIVITY #5: