Narrative, Informational and Persuasive Writing

What is narrative writing?

• It is when you tell a story

• It's when you make an argument

• It's when you are giving your reader information on a topic

• It's like a newpaper article or wikipedia entry

What are the two main types of writing to include in a narrative?

• Dialogue and Elaboration

• Dialogue and a Claim

• Narration and Dialogue

• Narrative and Lists of Facts

What are the 3 D's in good narrative writing?

• Dialogue, Dogma, and Diatribes

• Drama, Depression, and Distress

• Dinner, Dessert and Dieting

• Descriptive Language, Dialogue and Drama

What is the name of a narrative you enjoy? (Book, TV Show, Movie, Comic Book) (There's no wrong answer)

What should informational writing do?

• It tries to confuse and lie to the reader

• It tells us about something (it informs).

• It tells a story with narration and dialogue.

• It tries to convince or persuade.

Which of these should informational writing NOT have?

• Opinions and emotional words

• Information that is accurate

• Facts

• Reasonable conclusions based on evidence

In informational writing, are you trying to convince or persuade someone that you are right?

• Yes

• No

In persuasive writing, are you trying to convince or persuade someone that you are right?

• Yes

• No

What are things you use when you are making an argument?

• Yelling and screaming

• Being stubborn

• Logic, Evidence and Reasoning

• Not listening to the other person

Tell me one main difference between aruging and making an argument.