Stories vs Scientific Reports

Multiple Choice

First, water is heated. Then, coffee is prepared using hot water.

• Scientific report

• Story

Multiple Choice

I woke up early and made coffee. It smelled amazing!

• Scientific report

• Story

Open Ended

Which text is better for explaining a process?

Multiple Choice

Identify the text type:

Uses emotions

• S (Story)

• SR (Scientific Report)

Multiple Choice

Identify the text type:

Uses passive voice

• S (Story)

• SR (Scientific Report)

Multiple Choice

Identify the text type:

Includes steps

• S (Story)

• SR (Scientific Report)

Multiple Choice

Identify the text type:

Uses informal language

• S (Story)

• SR (Scientific Report)

Multiple Choice

Identify the text type:

Defines terms

• S (Story)

• SR (Scientific Report)

Open Ended

Rewrite as a scientific report:
• No pronouns
• Use passive voice
• Add sequence words

Original:
"I mixed the ingredients and then I baked it. It smelled amazing!"
Scientific:
"First, the ingredients are mixed. Then, the mixture is baked. Finally, a pleasant aroma is produced"

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