Five Types of Writing

NARRATIVE It tells a story It has a plot (beginning, middle, and end) It tells who, what, when, why, and where It has figurative language It has foreshadowing and flashback Prompt key words: narrative, story, plot Narrative Example

EXPOSITORY It explains something or gives information It gives facts or directions It has a topic sentence It has transition words It has a conclusion Prompt key Word: explain Expository Example

PERSUASIVE It’s purpose is to change the way the reader thinks or feels It has a specific topic It tries to influence people It expresses an opinion It uses evidence, facts or proof It uses persuasive language Prompt key Words: persuade, convince Persuasive Example

DESCRIPTIVE It describes something It tells how something looks, feels, sounds, smells, tastes, etc. It uses a lot of details to paint a picture in the reader’s mind Prompt key word: describe Descriptive Example

POETRY It looks different than other writing It speaks to the mind and the heart It says a lot in a few words It uses figurative language It is pleasing to the ear It uses stanzas Poetry Example