1. Forms of Writing Narrative Recount Report Persuasive Procedural
Explanation
Procedural

2. Forms of Writing tells a story to entertain has a plot has characters
has a setting
has conflict
retells events from the past
has linking words about time
has a logical sequence of events
action verbs
often told in first person (I)
to convince the reader pf a belief
has a clearly stated belief or opinion
detailed facts to support the opinion
addresses the opposing side
seeks to inform
sometimes has diagrams or pictures
has explanations and examples
sometimes step-by-step instructions
smooth transitions
bullets or numbering sometimes
very organized and detailed
done to classify or describe information on a specific topic
uses present tense
vocabulary is relevant to the topic
sometimes has headings and subtitles
clear and concise
done to explain how things work or happen
vocabulary relevant to the topic
clear concise information that is well sequenced
pictures/diagrams