Writing Genres

Which is a narrative prompt?

• Use details to compare and contrast....

• Do you think bike racks make people want to ride their bikes?

• Imagine you are a bike rider, write a letter...

Which is an informative prompt?

• Explain how characters are the same and how they are different.

• Tell a story from a different character's point of view

• Does the character do the right thing? Explain.

What is an opinion prompt?

• Write a different story about the characters. Include beginning, middle, end.

• Do you think the character learns a lesson? Why or why not?

• Explain why the character did what he did. Use details from the story.

Which would be included in OPINION Writing? Choose ALL that apply.

• Reasons

• Dialogue of characters

• examples

• capital letters

Which would be included in INFORMATIONAL Writing? Choose all that apply.

• Facts

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Punctuation

Which is included in Narrative Writing? Choose all that apply.

• Dialogue of characters

• Plot

• Characters

• Examples

Which sounds like it would be an opinion writing?

• For example, students take many tests during the year.

• Tests are given at the end of units to see what students understand.

• I took a test today. "Oh no! I don't remember this!"

Which sounds like narrative writing?

• I can't wait to take CMAS tomorrow! I feel ready and confident!

• CMAS is the hardest test of the year and the most important.

• CMAS is given to students in 3rd-6th grade.

Which sounds like informational writing?

• Students in grades 3-6 take CMAS every year to assess their grade level understanding.

• I do not think that students should have to take CMAS because it doesn't actually show what they know.

• My mom encouraged me to do my best this morning, "I believe in you!" she said.

Why is trying your best on CMAS important? Choose all that apply.

• It helps our school get a better grade in the state.

• It helps my teachers evaluation at the end of the year.

• I get to show perseverance through a challenge.