Styles of Writing
What style is this?
The author shares their personal point of view, beliefs, or feelings about a specific topic
What does analyze mean?
To examine something in detail to understand it better.
Put the sentences in order?
A. He poured a bowl of cereal and sat down at the kitchen table to eat.
B. After the bus pulled away from the curb, Leo waved goodbye to his house.
C. The alarm clock on the nightstand began to buzz loudly at 7:00 AM.
D. Leo grabbed his heavy backpack and walked out the front door to the stop.
E. He threw back the warm covers and stepped onto the cold wooden floor.
C--> E --> A --> D --> B
C: The alarm clock on the nightstand began to buzz loudly at 7:00 AM. (The Wake-up)
E: He threw back the warm covers and stepped onto the cold wooden floor. (Getting out of bed)
A: He poured a bowl of cereal and sat down at the kitchen table to eat. (Breakfast)
D: Leo grabbed his heavy backpack and walked out the front door to the stop. (Leaving for school)
B: After the bus pulled away from the curb, Leo waved goodbye to his house. (Commuting)
This is a person, place, thing, or idea (like "dog," "school," or "happiness").
What is a Noun?
Which sentence does not belong?
Angelika woke up in the morning.
Angeilka got in the car to go to school.
Angelika got taco bell.
Angelika went to class.
Angelika got taco bell.
What style is this?
The art of telling a story, whether fictional or non-fictional, to entertain, educate, or inform readers
What is narrative writing?
What is a claim?
What is evidence?
A position or assertion that needs to be supported.
Facts, details, or quotations that support a claim.
Put the story in order?
A. He tapped the "Start" button on the treadmill and began a light jog.
B. After his workout, he hopped in the shower to wash away the sweat.
C. David reached out a sleepy hand to silence the alarm on his phone.
D. He tied the laces of his running shoes and headed toward the home gym.
E. He dressed in a clean suit and grabbed his briefcase to head to the office.
C --> D --> A --> B --> E
C: David reached out a sleepy hand to silence the alarm on his phone. (Waking up)
D: He tied the laces of his running shoes and headed toward the home gym. (Prep for exercise)
A: He tapped the "Start" button on the treadmill and began a light jog. (The Workout)
B: After his workout, he hopped in the shower to wash away the sweat. (Cleaning up)
E: He dressed in a clean suit and grabbed his briefcase to head to the office. (The Final Result)
This is the specific person or group of people a writer intends to reach with their piece of work.
Who is the Audience?
Which sentence does not belong?
The sun was shining brightly as Leo set up his umbrella in the sand.
He grabbed his surfboard and ran toward the crashing ocean waves.
Leo put on his heavy winter coat and thick snow boots.
After surfing for an hour, he relaxed and dried off on his towel.
Leo put on his heavy winter coat and thick snow boots.
What style is this?
A form of non-fiction writing designed to convince readers to adopt a specific viewpoint, believe a claim, or take a particular action
What is persuasive writing?
What is counterclaim?
A position that opposes the main claim.
Find the order?
A. He walked down the driveway and tucked the envelope into the metal mailbox.
B. A few days later, his grandmother smiled as she pulled the letter from her own box.
C. Julian sat at his desk and carefully wrote a heartfelt note to his grandmother.
D. The mail carrier stopped his truck and collected all the outgoing mail.
E. He folded the paper, slid it into an envelope, and pressed a stamp onto the corner.
C --> E --> A --> D --> B
C: Julian sat at his desk and carefully wrote a heartfelt note. (Writing)
E: He folded the paper, slid it into an envelope, and pressed a stamp onto the corner. (Preparation)
A: He walked down the driveway and tucked it into the mailbox. (Sending)
D: The mail carrier stopped his truck and collected all the outgoing mail. (Transit)
B: A few days later, his grandmother smiled as she pulled the letter from her box. (Delivery)
This is the "action word" in a sentence (like "run," "jump," or "eat").
What is a Verb?
Which does not belong?
Marta preheated the oven to 350°F and greased her rectangular baking pan.
She carefully cracked three eggs into a large bowl and whisked them with sugar.
After the timer dinged, she let the loaf cool before slicing it into thick pieces.
Marta chopped up fresh cilantro and onions to garnish the spicy street taco
Marta chopped up fresh cilantro and onions to garnish the spicy street taco
What style is this?
Focuses on painting a picture for the reader using sensory details and figurative language, often used to create a mood or scene.
What is descriptive writing?
What is dialogue?
Conversation between characters.
Place in order?
A. She signed her name in the bottom corner with a tiny, thin brush.
B. After the sketch was finished, she squeezed several tubes of oil paint onto her palette.
C. The artist carefully stretched a clean white canvas over a wooden frame.
D. She hung the finished masterpiece on the gallery wall for everyone to see.
E. Using a pencil, she lightly drew the outline of a mountain range.
C: The artist carefully stretched a clean white canvas. (Preparation)
E: She lightly drew the outline of a mountain range with a pencil. (Sketching)
B: She squeezed oil paint onto her palette after finishing the sketch. (Painting)
A: She signed her name in the bottom corner. (Finishing touches)
D: She hung the masterpiece on the gallery wall. (Display)
This type of "language" uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors.
What is Figurative Language?
Which one does not belong?
The movie theater lights dimmed as the opening credits began to roll.
We stood in the long lobby line to buy a large bucket of popcorn and some sodas.
My friends and I discussed our favorite scenes while walking back to the car.
The usher tore our tickets and pointed us toward Theater Number 4.
My friends and I discussed our favorite scenes while walking back to the car.
What style is this?
This style explains, informs, or educates using facts, statistics, and logical evidence, without personal opinion.
(Ex. extbooks, news articles, instructions).
What is expository writing?
What is a thesis statement?
The sentence that states the main purpose or argument of a paper.
Place in order?
A. Tiny green shoots finally broke through the surface of the dark soil.
B. Maya dug a small hole in the garden and dropped in a single striped seed.
C. She carefully plucked a few yellow petals and pressed them into her scrapbook.
D. After a few weeks, a bright yellow flower bloomed and faced the afternoon sun.
E. Maya filled her watering can and soaked the dry earth where she had planted.
F. The stalk grew taller every day, eventually reaching higher than Maya’s head.
G. Under the ground, the seed coat cracked open and small roots began to grow.
B: Maya dug a small hole in the garden and dropped in a single striped seed. (Planting)
E: Maya filled her watering can and soaked the dry earth. (Initial Care)
G: Under the ground, the seed coat cracked open and small roots began to grow. (Germination)
A: Tiny green shoots finally broke through the surface of the dark soil. (Sprouting)
F: The stalk grew taller every day, eventually reaching higher than Maya’s head. (Growth)
D: After a few weeks, a bright yellow flower bloomed. (Flowering)
C: She carefully plucked a few yellow petals and pressed them into her scrapbook. (Post-Bloom)
This term refers to the main point or central argument of an essay, usually found in the first paragraph.
What is a Thesis Statement?
Which does not belong?
Leo checked his oxygen levels and adjusted his mask to ensure a tight seal.
The colorful coral reef teemed with life as schools of fish darted past him.
He kicked his fins gently to hover near a sea turtle gliding through the current.
Leo carefully reeled in his fishing line after feeling a strong tug on the hook.
Leo carefully reeled in his fishing line after feeling a strong tug on the hook.