Types of Writing
What type of writing teaches the reader about a topic?
Informational Writing
How many paragraphs usually make a good writing piece?
5 paragraphs
While shopping downtown one day, you found a doll at an antique store. A friend tells you the doll can talk! You don't believe it until one day, you take it home and it starts talking to you. Write this scene.
Narrative
What makes a good piece of writing?
the writer answers the prompt
organization
follows the checklist
spelling punctuation
(other answers are acceptable)
What type of writing makes the reader informed about a topic or issue that you believe in?
Opinion Writing
What is the first paragraph in a piece of writing called?
Introduction Paragraph
The principal wants to invite a guest speaker to talk with all the students at the school. Think about who you will choose and why you think they are the best person to speak at the school. Write your principal a letter and be sure to include your own thoughts and reasons about why you chose that person.
Opinion
What does not make a good piece of writing?
does not follow the checklist
lack of punctuation
unorganized
Narrative Writing
What does an introduction paragraph include in an informational piece?
Lead / Introduce topic and subtopics / Thesis Statement
Create an educational game to play with your friend. How is the game educational? Describe the rules of the game and how to play.
Informational
What does a writer need to do in order to plan their writing?
Answers will vary
What type of writing uses reasons and mini stories?
Opinion Writing
What does an introduction paragraph include in an opinion piece?
Lead / Introduce Topic / Introduce reasons / Thesis statement
What is a holiday or tradition you celebrate? Tell me about a time you celebrated it with your family. Be sure to explain why you celebrate it and how this holiday or tradition is unique and special to you.
Narrative
What some ways you can check your work at the end of your writing?
Answers will vary
What type of writing uses subtopics and facts from research?
Informational Writing
What does an informational writing piece need to be a strong piece of writing?
(Give me an example of how to organize your writing)
(Hint: 5 paragraphs)
Introduction
Subtopic #1
Subtopic #2
Subtopic #3
Conclusion
How can you decide what genre of writing you are going to write based on what the prompt is asking?
underlining key words