Writing Genres
When we write about facts only. Like an introduction...
Writing to inform (Informational)
T/F Always capitalize the first word in a new sentence.
TRUE!!
What do adverbs describe??
Adverbs describe the verb! They describe how something happens. Ex. She walks quickly.
We use sequencing words (first, then, next etc.) with this genre (mostly)
When we write with an opinion, we try to prove a point
Write to Argue
T/F The city and the state are both capitalized.
TRUE!!
What do adjectives describe?
A Noun! A person, place or thing!
We often use timeless present tense with this genre.
Writing to inform (informational)
When we write to describe how or why something is...
Write to Explain
T/F Only the big/important words in a title are capitalized.
TRUE!
Does the adjective come before or after the noun (in English!)
The adjective comes before the noun!
Ex. The blue car.
We state our opinion; we often use "we/our/let's" with this genre.
Write to Argue (Argument)
When we write to tell a story; either true or imaginary.
Write to Narrate (narrative)
T/F We always capitalize a type of animal. Example: I have a pet Bird"
FALSE! We do not need to capitalize categories or classifications.
In English, does an adverb come before or after the verb? Or Either way??
In English, adverbs can go either before or after the verb!
You help me too much. OR You help me so much. Which is correct?
You help me so much!
Why does it help to understand how to write in four main genres?
We decide what kind of writing we need to do, then we can follow the organization/verb tense/word usage.
We only need to capitalize the pronoun "I" at the beginning of the sentence. After that, we can use 'i'
FALSE! Always capitalize "I" (but not "me" or "my")
T/F In English, we can say either "The car blue" or "The blue car."
FALSE! In English, we ALWAYS place the adjective BEFORE the noun!😁 The blue car!
We often use "saying verbs" (said, exclaimed, whispered etc.) with this genre.
Write to Narrate (Narrative)