Identify Types of Writing

Most people have a place they go to when they want to get away and have some peace and quiet. Before you begin writing, think about your favorite quiet place. Explain why this one place is your favorite.

• Expository/Informative

• Narrative

• Opinion

We all love games. Write a story about a time you played a fun game with your friends.

• Expository/Informative

• Narrative

• Opinion

A good book can spark your imagination and get you excited. Think about a good book you have read. Write to tell your own version of this same story.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

There are many different teams kids can be a part of. Some kids play on a soccer team, while others play on a chess team. Before you write, think about a team you would like to be on. Now explain why you want to be on this team.

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

Being away from friends and family can be difficult. Think about different ways you can keep in touch with those far away. Write to share your opinion on the best way to keep in touch with relatives and friends living far away.

• Opinion

• Expository/Informative

• Narrative

Recycling is important to our community. Think about what you can do to promote recycling. Write to explain the various things you can do to make sure people are recycling.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository/Informative

Sometimes children go on field trips at school. Think about the many field trips you have gone on with your school. Write to share your opinion about which field trip was the best.

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

• Narrative

Children have the entire summer off to play and have fun. Before you write, think about one activity you enjoy during the summer. Now explain why you enjoy this activity.

• Narrative

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

People dream of discovering gold. Imagine that one day you were digging in your garden and found a treasure box. Now tell a story about what happened when you opened it up.

• Expository/Informative

• Opinion

• Narrative

We all love pets. Think about a time you had to take care of a pet. Write to share your opinion of whether taking care of a pet is hard work or easy work.

• Opinion

• Expository/Informative

• Narrative