3 Types of Writing

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3 Types of Writing
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What are the 3 types of writing?

• Expository (also called informative)
• Persuasive (also called argumentive)
• Narrative

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Expository Writing

•  Exposition writing "explains" or "informs.
• Most of the writing we do is expository.
• When we do expository writing, we are exposing
  the reader to specific information.

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Why do we need Expository Writing?

• Any time you write, type, or text anybody, any
  information, you are using expository writing.
• Examples essay, research paper, report, manual

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Persuasive Writing

• Ever try to convince anyone of your point of
  view?
• If you do any convincing verbally, that would be
  persuasive speaking. If you were to write those
  same words down, that would be persuasive writing.

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When will you need Persuasive writing?

• Any time, ever you need to write an essay or
  letter to convince people that your point of view
  is the right one.
• Politicians
• Writing a letter to the editor
• Job Applications
• Writing to request money from an organization

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Narrative Writing

• Narrative is storytelling
• Doesnt matter whether that story is fact or
  fiction.
• This is a good spot for descriptive writing, it
  allows you to set the scene for the reader.
• Examples short story, novel, narrative poem,
  journal

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Assignment

• Now that we have learned the 3 types of writing I
  want you to practice with each type.
• Pick out your favorite movie.
• Got it? You will now write 3 paragraphs.
• Write one that is Expository telling me what the
  movie is about.
• Write one that is Persuasive telling me why I
  should watch your movie.
• Write one that is Narrative describing your
  experience the first time you saw your favorite
  movie