Tell me the Purpose
Please help keep our beaches clean! Littering pollutes our waters and harms wildlife. Together, let's save the Earth.
To Persuade
What is the main goal of an informational text?
To provide facts, information, or descriptions without convincing the reader.
What is the main goal of an entertaining text?
To provide enjoyment, emotion, or an engaging experience.
What is the main goal of persuasive writing?
To convince the reader to agree, change their opinion, or take action.
What is the goal of writing to teach?
To explain how to do something correctly, safely, and easily.
To prepare a peanut butter sandwich, first take two slices of bread. Then, apply peanut butter on one side. Lastly, press the slices together.
To Teach
Name two examples of informative writing.
News articles, textbooks, scientific journals, encyclopedias, reports, informational essays.
Name two types of texts that entertain.
Fiction stories, poems, comics, movie scripts, musicals.
Name two examples of persuasive texts.
Advertisements, speeches, posters, letters with strong opinions.
Name two examples of teaching texts.
Recipes, game instructions, science experiment directions, tutorials.
Rosa Parks helped start the civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat. Her courage inspired millions to fight for justice.
To Inform
How is the structure of an informational text organized? (Hint: 3 parts)
Clear, straightforward, factual language.
What are two common features of entertaining writing?
Vivid descriptions, humor, strong characters, exciting plots.
Name one strategy writers use to persuade readers.
Repetition, emotional language, rhetorical questions, strong commands.
What type of words are often used at the start of each step in a teaching text?
Action words (like "Mix," "Draw," "Pour")
The sun was just beginning to rise, painting the sky in streaks of gold and lavender. As I hurried along the quiet street, I noticed something unusual—a tiny cry coming from the tall oak tree ahead.
To entertain
Name 2 features commonly found in informational texts (besides structure).
Present tense, third-person writing, technical vocabulary, and use of images/diagrams.
In "The Emperor’s New Clothes," what made people stay silent even when the emperor was naked?
They were afraid to tell the king he was foolish.
Give an example of a rhetorical question you might find in a persuasive ad.
Example: "What kind are you?" from the Anti Bullying Commercial seen in class
What sequence signal words might you find in a recipe? (Name 2)
First, next, then, finally.
BONUS: True or False: Figuring out the author's purpose includes looking at their point of view.
True.
How is the structure of an informational text organized? (Hint: 3 parts)
Introduction, subheadings, body paragraphs.
How can song lyrics be a form of entertaining writing?
Lyrics use figurative language, rhyme, and emotion to create an enjoyable experience, similar to poems or stories.
BONUS: What do Ethos, Pathos, and Logos represent?
Ethos = credibility/trust; Pathos = emotions; Logos = logic/evidence.
In teaching texts, why is it important to use simple and clear language?
So readers clearly understand what to do without confusion.