Brainpop! Types of Writing

Which of the following is most likely to use persuasive writing?

• A recipe

• A "missing dog" poster

• An advertisement

• A news article

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?

• You should drink eight glasses of water each day to stay healthy.

• Please help save the Amazon rain forest!

• I want a new iPod for Christmas

• Tim called Rita to ask her to the movies on Saturday

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Where might you find descriptive writing?

• In a newspaper editorial about political corruption

• In a novel set on a strange alien planet in outer space

• In the instruction manual for a new stationary bicycle

• In a telephone directory

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "You should drink a glass of milk at each meal to build healthy bones."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "Since it was dark outside, I stumbled over a rock and fell on my face."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence: "In order to solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following sentences is an example of descriptive writing?

• Cold weather is good for you. A brisk walk can change your mood.

• The air was so cold that my damp hair froze and my nose burned.

• I never get cold.

• To avoid the cold, it's best to wear a hat and gloves.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To get someone to follow your advice

• To provide a word-picture of a person, place, or situation

• To tell a story in an interesting way

• To explain the best way to complete a certain task

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.10

Both narrative writing and descriptive writing can be enhanced by providing lots of details. In the previous sentence, what does "enhanced" mean?

• Improved

• Delayed

• Worsened

• Obscured

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?

• The paint on the car was the most unusual color, sort of a purple-green mix.

• To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometer.

• This car is a great deal; it's 20% off.

• Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometers per hour.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5