1. The Basic Modes of Writing

2. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 2 Creative Writing The primary purpose of creative writing is to entertain the reader. It is not a common mode of writing in academics.

3. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 3 Descriptive Writing The primary of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place, or event so that the topic can be clearly seen in the reader's mind. The writer must use vivid details that paint a picture for the reader. purpose

4. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 4 Descriptive Writing The of descriptive writing is the sensory experience being described. main idea

5. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 5 Descriptive Writing Descriptive writing is through the use of sensory details. developed

6. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 6 Sensory Details Taste words Touch words Sight words Smell words Sound words

7. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 7 Descriptive Writing Descriptive writing is through descriptive language. –creative adjectives –strong adverbs –active verbs –hyphenated modifiers developed

8. Descriptive Paragraph Option A – Casey’s biggest fan attended the game. How does this six-year-old respond when Casey strikes out? Describe the facial expressions and body language of the fan. Option B – The opposing coach knew that if his team didn’t win the game he would be out of a job. How does the coach react when Casey strikes out? Describe his facial expressions and body language. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 8

9. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 9 Narrative Writing The primary of narrative writing is to describe an experience, event, or sequence of events in the form of a story. purpose

10. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 10 Narrative Writing The of narrative writing is to tell a story. main idea

11. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 11 Narrative Writing Narrative writing is with details. –details about setting –details about characters –details about the conflict –details about the events in the story developed

12. Narrative Paragraph Option A – Tell Casey’s story after he strikes out. Begin with the strike-out and focus only on the events of that afternoon and evening. Incorporate dialogue. Option B – Tell the story of the opposing pitcher. Begin with the last pitch he threw and continue from there. Focus only on the events of that afternoon and evening. Incorporate dialogue. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 12

13. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 13 Expository Writing The primary of expository writing is to provide information such as an explanation or directions. purpose

14. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 14 Expository Writing The of expository writing is the subject being explained. main idea

15. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 15 Expository Writing Expository writing is through: –facts and examples –descriptive details –step by step –compare/contrast developed

16. Expository Paragraph Explain about a time in your life when your hubris (over-confidence, excessive pride) caused you to be less than successful with a given task. If you can’t think of a personal example, then consider someone you know, a character in a book or movie, etc. Explain what happened, the reason for your hubris, and the result of your actions. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 16

17. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 17 Persuasive Writing The primary of persuasive writing is to give an opinion and try to influence the reader's way of thinking with supporting evidence. purpose

18. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 18 Persuasive Writing The of persuasive writing is the writer’s opinion. main idea

19. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 19 Persuasive Writing Persuasive writing is through: –facts –details –examples –emotional appeals developed

20. Persuasive Paragraph Option A – You are the sports writer for the local newspaper. Write an editorial persuading your readers and the team owner that Casey should be fired from the team. Option B - You are the sports writer for the local newspaper. Write an editorial persuading your readers and the team owner that Casey should not be fired. 5/29/2016Free template from www.brainybetty.com 20 For both options, you will need to create you own data, facts, statistics, examples to prove your point. While these will be made up, they should not be ridiculously crazy – keep it real.