Understanding Types of Writing

What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?

• To describe a scene or event vividly

• To provide factual information

• To recount a personal experience in story form

• To persuade the reader with an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Which elements are always included in narrative writing?

• Vivid descriptions and imagery

• Characters, setting, and plot

• Facts, data, and statistics

• Arguments and opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is an example of a narrative writing form?

• Short story

• Research paper

• Report

• Manual

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does descriptive writing primarily aim to do?

• Explain or clarify information

• Convince the reader

• Tell a story

• Describe vividly to create a clear image

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of descriptive writing?

• Essay

• Journal

• Movie review

• Travel brochure

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of writing is used to explain or define something?

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4

What is typically included in expository writing?

• Fictional stories

• Persuasive arguments

• Clarifying information

• Personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4

Which type of writing aims to persuade the reader?

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which example fits persuasive writing?

• Narrative poem

• Restaurant critic

• Travel brochure

• Research paper

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does persuasive writing attempt to do?

• Describe a scene

• Tell a story

• Convince the reader

• Provide factual data

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8