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Journal Writing 1
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Journal writing 2
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Introduction to dictionary
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Forms/ Types of Writing
There are four main types of writing: expository, persuasive, narrative, and ... Descriptive.
1. Narrative: The purpose of a narrative is to entertain. The story usually consists of a plot, characters and setting. Events usually take place in sequence. Word choice, voice, ideas and sentence fluency bring narrative writing to life. Examples: a story, fable, fairy tale, poem, play, historical biography.
2. Expository:The purpose of this type of text is to explain, instruct and provide facts. Ideas and organization are important. Examples: recipes, explain how a peanut butter sandwich is made or tell what causes seasons.
3. Persuasive: The purpose of a persuasive text is to argue or persuade. The author tries to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular belief. Voice is important. Examples: advertisements, letters to the editor, debates
4.Descriptive: The purpose of descriptive writing allows the reader to envision the person, place or things being described. It is filled with details. The reader can hear, feel, smell and or taste what is being described. Examples: journals, memoirs, articles
Two other major forms are:
Personal Narrative The purpose of a personal narrative is to share something that happened to you and how you feel about it (life experiences). It is a familiar form of writing to most students. Examples: personal stories, journals, personal dairy.
Compare and Contrast: The purpose of a compare and contrast text is to become aware of similarities and differences. Examples: list the differences and similarities of cats and dogs, peanut butter and jelly etc.
1. Narrative: The purpose of a narrative is to entertain. The story usually consists of a plot, characters and setting. Events usually take place in sequence. Word choice, voice, ideas and sentence fluency bring narrative writing to life. Examples: a story, fable, fairy tale, poem, play, historical biography.
2. Expository:The purpose of this type of text is to explain, instruct and provide facts. Ideas and organization are important. Examples: recipes, explain how a peanut butter sandwich is made or tell what causes seasons.
3. Persuasive: The purpose of a persuasive text is to argue or persuade. The author tries to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular belief. Voice is important. Examples: advertisements, letters to the editor, debates
4.Descriptive: The purpose of descriptive writing allows the reader to envision the person, place or things being described. It is filled with details. The reader can hear, feel, smell and or taste what is being described. Examples: journals, memoirs, articles
Two other major forms are:
Personal Narrative The purpose of a personal narrative is to share something that happened to you and how you feel about it (life experiences). It is a familiar form of writing to most students. Examples: personal stories, journals, personal dairy.
Compare and Contrast: The purpose of a compare and contrast text is to become aware of similarities and differences. Examples: list the differences and similarities of cats and dogs, peanut butter and jelly etc.
Opinion /persuasive writing
OREO:
Example: OREO
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Opinion Transitions
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Sentence starters:
Transitions for reasons:
Transitions for examples:
Transition for conclusion
- In my opinion
- I think
- I believe
- I prefer
Transitions for reasons:
- First of all
- To begin with
- Second
- Next
- Another reason
- Finally
- Most importantly
- One last reason
Transitions for examples:
- For example
- For instance
- In fact
- An example is
Transition for conclusion
- In conclusion
- To sum it up
- To summarize
- As you can see
- Finally
Work Sample
Practice: Should Grain Elevators Be Preserved? Voices of Alberta,page 274
Final project: Should Logging Be Allowed in Protected Areas?Voices of Alberta,page 242
Similes and metaphors-
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