Narrative, Expository, Or Opinion?

Narrative, Expository, Or Opinion?

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The canoe started to rock back and forth as the wind swept it farther and farther from shore. “Paddle,” Darcy called from the beach. “Paddle harder, Rachel! Fight it!” I heard the panic in her voice and paddled as hard as I could, but it was a losing battle. I was no match for the powerful winds and rising white-capped waves that swept over the lake. One chilly gust later, I lost sight of shore.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Narrative Writing

The first kind of texts children are exposed to are usually narrative stories. These stories focus on a main character in a setting who has a problem to solve, or an adventure or meaningful experience to share. The main character typically grows or changes in some way as the story develops. Narrative writing is written for the purpose of entertaining an audience of others.

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I am opposed to competitive team sports like soccer and football. As everybody knows, the pressure to win makes it nearly impossible to enjoy the game. Many players have such a drive to win that they risk painful injuries such as torn muscles and fractured bones in their quest to score the next point. It is easy to understand how the overwhelming focus on winning can lead to cheating. I much prefer taking long, relaxing hikes and bike rides.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Opinion

The purpose of opinion writing is to share a personal opinion or point of view. The successful opinion writer uses information strategically, showcasing facts that support his or her opinion.

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While the Pony Express lasted less than two years, it was a truly amazing mail service for the early settlers of the American west. Young, tough and adventurous, the riders of the Pony Express traveled the 1,900 mile route from Missouri to California in 9-10 days. Even in the winter, traveling over the icy Rocky Mountains and the steep Sierra Nevada range, they made the journey in no more than 12 days!

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

Expository

Expository Writing includes the following sub-genres: • The informational essay • The “how-to” piece • The “compare/contrast” piece • Response to text