1. Informational and Persuasive Writing Modes
Lewis and Clark
Informational and Persuasive Writing Modes

2. Create an Article for a News Outlet Informational Approach
RESEARCH to find out key information about Lewis and Clark’s expedition
Use that information to complete your project
Journalistic- newspaper or news magazine
3rd person objective
Most important information should be at the beginning and progress towards less important information
5W’s and H
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

3. Create an Article for Travel Journal Persuasive Approach
RESEARCH to find out key information about Lewis and Clark’s expedition
Use that information to complete your project
Write an article that promotes the expedition to thrill-seeking travelers
Convince me that I want to go on this trip, that I should choose to support them on this adventure
Persuasive words
Write as if the expedition has NOT yet occurred, but stick to the facts
5W’s and H
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
What should I expect to encounter if I am considering taking this trip with L & C?

4. Due Date and Scoring Criteria
DUE- Thursday, Nov. 9th at the BEGINNING of class
Point Value- 60
Includes accurate information of subject- 20
Accurately adheres to the characteristics of the writing mode used- 20
Uses proper grammar and spelling, including a variety of simple and more complex sentences- 10
Presents work neatly in a format representative of the medium where article would appear- 10
Computer-generated work should be printed for submission and display

5. claim- restate key words from question in a one sentence
cite text evidence to support that answer
clarify your response by explaining and expanding on the connection between the answer and the evidence
**Introduce and reference any quotes
MOST of the article should be written in your own words, use any quoted text SPARINGLY