Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?

Tim called Rita to ask her to the movies on Saturday

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

Where might you find descriptive writing?

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

In a newspaper editorial about political corruption

In the instruction manual for a new stationary bicycle

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

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

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

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

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

To tell a story in an interesting way

To get someone to follow your advice

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

To explain the best way to complete a certain task

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

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

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

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.

Types of Writing

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.10, RI.9-10.6

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).

Descriptive

Persuasive

Expository

Narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).

Expository

Narrative

Descriptive

Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).

Descriptive

Expository

Narrative

Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).

Descriptive

Narrative

Persuasive

Expository

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is wrong with this expository sentence?

"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."

The writer does not say good things about Westbury

Includes the writer's opinion

It doesn't tell the exact number of students at Westbury

Nothing. It's just fine.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?

NO! FACTS ONLY!

YES! AS LONG AS THEY BACK IT UP WITH FACTS!

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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Types of Writing

20 questions

Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).

Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).

States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).

Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).

True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?

What is wrong with this expository sentence?

"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."

Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?

Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?

"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."

Non-fiction means fake

What is this persuasive sentence missing?

"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."

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Types of Writing

20 questions

Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).

Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).

States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).

Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).

True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?

What is wrong with this expository sentence?"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."

Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?

Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."

Non-fiction means fake

What is this persuasive sentence missing?"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."

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What is wrong with this expository sentence?

"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."

Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?

"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."

What is this persuasive sentence missing?

"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."