Forms of Writing Text Form Purpose Features Narrative Recount To entertain or tell a story Plot Characters Setting conflict Recount To retell events in chronological order Has linking words about time Has a logical sequence of events Often told in first person (“I”) Procedure To deal with the way to do things Often has diagrams or pictures Has explanations or examples Sometimes step-by-step instructions Sometimes bullets or numbers Report To classify or describe Past tense Headings and subtitles Clear and concise Explanation To explain how things work or happen Pictures/diagrams Vocabulary relevant to topic Persuasive To argue or persuade; to convince a reader of a belief Clearly stated belief or opinion Detailed facts to support opinion Addresses the opposing side