modes of writing
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Modes of Writing. Binger-Oney Bobcats. There are Four Modes of Writing. Narrative Descriptive Expository Persuasive. Narrative Writing. Tells a story Uses characters, dialogue Has a plot with a climax and resolution Beginning Middle End. Descriptive Writing. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Binger-Oney Bobcats
There are Four Modes of WritingNarrativeDescriptiveExpositoryPersuasive
Narrative WritingTells a storyUses characters, dialogueHas a plot with a climax and resolution
BeginningMiddleEnd
Descriptive WritingDescribes in great detailUses the five senses
TasteSmellTouchSightHearing
Expository WritingExplains something to the readerMay include directions or “how to”
informationMay explain why or how something was doneHistory books and science books and math
books contain expository writing
Persuasive WritingPersuades the reader to do something or
believe a certain wayCommercials are persuasive writingPoliticians’ speeches are persuasive writingLetters to government officials or businesses
may be persuasive writing
Writing PromptsYou must be able to recognize what mode of
writing a prompt requiresYou must be able to write in the appropriate
“voice” as the authorPractice with the following prompts
Quick Check Quiz1. List the four modes of writing.2. Give an example of persuasive writing.3. List a “clue word” for expository writing.4. Describe your gym socks, using sensory
language5. What does rain feel like on your face?