Write it Right
What type of writing provides step-by-step guidance?
Instructional writing.
What is the primary purpose of informational writing?
To provide factual information without opinions
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
To persuade the reader to adopt a viewpoint or take action.
What is the purpose of transactional writing?
To facilitate transactions and exchanges of information.
This is an example of what kind of writing?
Instructional writing
What purpose would this business writing be and
What type of business writing is this?
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All P-persuade to dance, I- directions how to do the dance E- entertaining to be enjoyed
Instructional- guides through a process or task
Give an example of an instructional writing piece you might find in school and in business?
A user manual for school laboratory equipment, or instructions for a science experiment.
Which document is an example of informational writing: a sales pitch or a company report?
A company report.
Which would be more persuasive: a fact sheet about a car or a commercial showing its features?
A commercial showing its features.
Name an example of transactional writing that you might use daily.
An email confirming a meeting time.
An email from a student to a teacher explaining why they should reconsider a grade.
Persuasive writing.
BONUS: What type of mindset is encouraged?
What type purpose of writing is being displayed?
What type of business writing in being displayed?
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growth- write the life you want using your own desires and achievement mindset
Persuasive- write your own life
instructional- book of like is a manual
(Daily Double) How does instructional writing differ from informational writing?
Instructional writing is designed to guide users through a process or task, while informational writing provides facts without directing the reader to perform specific actions.
Why should informational writing avoid personal opinions?
o maintain objectivity and credibility.
Name a strategy that might be used in persuasive writing.
use of emotional appeal, logical arguments, or credibility (ethos, pathos, logos).
Why is brevity( short & conciseness) important in transactional writing?
Brevity ensures the message is clear and the action is quickly understood.
A flyer promoting a new student-led initiative to reduce waste.
Persuasive writing.
hy is clarity important in instructional writing?
Clarity ensures that the instructions are easy to follow and reduces the chance of errors.
(Daily Double) What might a business use to communicate yearly success to its stakeholders?
An annual report.
Give an example of persuasive writing you might see at school and business.
A speech or article persuading students to vote for someone in student council elections.
business: speech or article for employees, partners, or board members to vote for a position.
What kind of writing would you use to confirm an appointment?
Transactional writing; specifically, an appointment confirmation email.
monthly newsletter updating parents on school events.
Informational writing.
Name a situation where instructional writing would be necessary in a business setting.
Writing an employee handbook or a guide on using new software.
List two features that are key to good informational writing.
Accuracy and objectivity.
What makes persuasive writing different from transactional writing?
Persuasive writing is aimed at influencing opinion or action, whereas transactional writing focuses on exchanging information needed to complete a transaction.
Daily Double) Explain why accuracy is critical in transactional writing
Accuracy ensures that all transactional details are correct to avoid misunderstandings and errors.
A form requesting a field trip permission slip signed by a parent.
Transactional writing.