WHY WRITE?

Writing that is used for communication or correspondence

• Poetry

• News article

• Email

• Song lyrics

Answer explanation

Sending an email is one way people communicate or correspond with each other.

Writing that is meant to entertain people. It's just for fun!

• Silly poem

• Letter

• Job application

• Non-fiction book about spiders

Answer explanation

Silly poems are meant to be funny and fun!

Writing that you put your signature on to show that you have told the truth.

• Grocery list

• Job application

• Fantasy story

• Diary entry

Answer explanation

It is very important to tell the truth on a job application.

Writing that a person would use to help them remember.

• Song lyrics

• Medical forms

• Mystery novel

• Grocery list

Answer explanation

People use lists to help them remember things.

Writing used to help a person express secret feelings.

• An email to a coworker

• A letter to Grandma

• A diary entry

• A job application

Answer explanation

Some people use diaries or journals to help them express feelings that they do not want others to know about.