Review: Types of Writing

Which type of writing is used to convince readers to think a certain way or take a specific action?

• argumentative writing

• explanatory writing

• narrative writing

Which type of writing is used to inform/teach readers about a topic without an opinion?

• argumentative writing

• explanatory writing

• narrative writing

Which type of writing is used to entertain readers with a story?

• argumentative writing

• explanatory writing

• narrative writing

Match the following

• writing used to tell a good story

• Argumentative writing

• writing used to support an argument

• Narrative Writing

• writing used to inform about a topic

• Explanatory Writing

Match the following

• article, textbook, recipe, instructions

• Explanatory Writing

• CER, speech, convincing letter, TV ad

• Narrative Writing

• story, play, poem

• Argumentative writing

Which of the following should argumentative writing NOT include?

• thesis statement

• evidence from the readings/sources

• claim/argument

• plot elements like characters, setting, conflict, etc.

Which of the following should narrative writing NOT include?

• characters (protagonist & antagonist)

• setting (time and place)

• thesis statement

• exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Which of the following should explanatory writing NOT include?

• thesis statement

• evidence from the readings/sources

• argument

• conclusion

Answer explanation

Explanatory writing is supposed to be informative and teach readers about a topic.

It is not meant to convince readers about anything, so it should NOT include an argument.

TRUE OR FALSE: A source is where you are getting your information/evidence from.

Examples: articles, letters, pictures, interviews, videos, graphs, textbooks

• True

• False

You have just been hired as the restaurant critic for your local newspaper. For your first assignment, you visit a new restaurant and discover the best seafood in the area. You write a REVIEW telling the readers to check out this new restaurant because it is the best. What type of writing is it?

• explanatory/informative

• argumentative/persuasive

• narrative