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MODES OF WRITING: AN OVERVIEW

MODES OF WRITING: AN OVERVIEW. Created for Edmond Public Schools English Curriculum Department. Yes, we are always working on this in English class, and we have it on our state writing test. As a writer, you want to be ready to respond • to any prompt • at any time • in any mode .

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MODES OF WRITING: AN OVERVIEW

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  1. MODES OF WRITING: AN OVERVIEW Created for Edmond Public Schools English Curriculum Department

  2. Yes, we are always working on this in English class, and we have it on our state writing test. As a writer, you want to be ready to respond • to any prompt • at any time • in any mode. The promptis the question, quotation, or statement you respond to in writing.The word mode means kind or style, so writing mode means the kind of essay you will write when you respond to the prompt.

  3. PURPOSES FOR READING and MODES OF WRITING Just as there are different purposes for reading: • to be entertained, • to learn how to do something, • to search for information, • to compare two things, • to solve a problem; there are different modes of writing: •narrative, •descriptive, •expository, •persuasive, •reflective.

  4. WHAT YOU DO WITH THE MODES NARRATIVE:Tell a story; real or imagined; plot, characters, etc. Relate a sequence of events; beginning, middle, end.Recount what happened in a chronological format.DESCRIPTIVE:Tellwhat a person, place, thing, or event is like.Paint a picture in words of something. Portray it so that reader can picture it in her/his mind. EXPOSITORY:Give factual information about a subject; make a report.Explainhow todo something.Compare/contrast two things, people, places, events.Present a problem/give a solution.PERSUASIVE:State your opinion; take a stand and defend it; influence or convince the reader; support your position with facts and proof. REFLECTIVE:Share your thoughts about a significant issue; discuss thoughts about a significant past event, a quotation, etc.; tell how it changed you. I can’t wait to write my descriptive essay about these awesome cheetahs!

  5. What You Might Write in Each Mode and Why • NARRATIVE - Write a science fiction, fantasy, or autobiographical story for fun or to respond to a prompt. •DESCRIPTIVE - Write a review for the school newspaper to describe what your scuba trip was like. •EXPOSITORY - Write a research report to compare/contrast bottled water and tap water, present a solution to the global warming problem, or explain how to play soccer. •PERSUASIVE - Write a persuasive letter to your principal to argue your opinion about the dress code when you have the facts and know you are right. •REFLECTIVE - Write a reflective essay to share your thoughts about something significant.

  6. Being able to respond to a prompt in a timed-writing setting is an essential high school skill; it is required for your high school diploma (English II, English III EOI). Also, writing an on-the-spot essay is crucial in college and in the world of employment: •college entrance essays •college English classes• scholarship applications• job interviews.

  7. To be able to write to any prompt in any mode in a timed-writing situation, remember this: All modes have basically the same format:Beginning Middle End. That’s right; all modes are similar: • introductory comments, • the body (middle) of the essay, and • the ending paragraph.

  8. Writing Modes: Alike but Different Beginning Middle End

  9. How are the modes alike and different? Narrative is story-ish! These 4 are essay-ish! DESCRIPTIVEEXPOSITORYPERSUASIVEREFLECTIVE Tell what it’s like Explain how to do it Compare/Contrast Solve a problem Defend your opinion Share your thoughtsIntroduction, body, conclusion Examples, details, evidence, facts,vivids NARRATIVE Tells a story Series BEGINNING, of eventsMIDDLE, END Characters, plot, conflict, resolution, rising action, falling action, climax, dialogue Beginning is short, Sequential information middle is longer,connected by “time” end is short. transition wordsand phrases They all have beginning, middle, end!

  10. OK. I need some examples. OK. These are the 5 modes of writing with examples. NARRATIVEtell a story …and it was then that he granted my wish. DESCRIPTIVEtell what something is like …with gobs of shiny melted cheese.EXPOSITORYexplain, compare/contrast, solve problem, how to …in contrast, though, the engine… PERSUASIVEdefend opinion, …my opinion about the new school… influence readerREFLECTIVEtell thoughts about how …it was then that I realized…an important issue affects you Dear Editor,

  11. Ok. We understand what the modes are like: NARRATIVE – sequential, eventful; DESCRIPTIVE – told about, portrayed; EXPOSITORY – explanatory, informational; PERSUASIVE – convincing, logical; REFLECTIVE – thoughtful, sharing. But we just can’t think of what kinds of essay prompts go with each of the modes. What are some examples of essay prompts?

  12. Whew! We’ve covered quite a bit of information. Let’s go back and do a quick review of the modes of writing, so that we can make sure everyone is following all of this.

  13. I’m still a little confused! I sure hope Mrs. Peters explains again. Man, I’m glad I put some new songs on my IPOD! Hey! I think I am getting this writing mode stuff!

  14. Narrative Writing • Tells a story • Uses characters, dialogue, • Has a plot with a climax and • resolution • Beginning • Middle • End

  15. Descriptive Writing • Describes in great detail • Uses the five senses • Taste • Smell • Touch • Sight • Hearing

  16. Expository Explain and Inform Writers present information and do not argue for or against a point or seek to defend an opinion. Encyclopedia articles are examples of expository writing.

  17. Expository Continued… • Explains something to the reader • May include directions or “how to” information • May explain why or how something was done • History books and science books and math books contain expository writing

  18. Persuasive • Persuades the reader to do something or believe a certain way • Commercials are persuasive writing • Politicians’ speeches are persuasive writing • Letters to government officials or businesses may be persuasive writing

  19. Modes Let’s try to identify which mode of writing the following prompts fall under…

  20. What kinds of things do you do to relax? Identify your favorite way to relax, and explain why it’s your favorite. What mode of writing is this?

  21. Bees make honey in their hive. Many bees spend their entire lifetime doing nothing but helping to make honey. Write a story about meeting a bee that hates honey. What mode of writing is this?

  22. You love the way your neighborhood looks when it’s decorated with Christmas lights. Compose a letter to your neighbors to convince them to keep their lights up all year. What mode of writing is this?

  23. Describe a home that would be an appropriate place for a clown to live. What mode of writing is this?

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