Creative Writing Lesson

Writing to Inform Creative Writing Lesson

Writing to Inform • Today we will learn the basics of “Writing to Inform”

For Example • You go to the doctor • My throat feels scratchy and my head hurts DESCRIBING (Subjective, Opinion) • You have a cold INFORMING (Objective,Factual) • Colds are caused by viruses. This is how people feel when they have a cold EXPLAINING (Factual, Detailed)

What does it mean? • Writing to Inform refers to explaining or informing the reader about facts • It answers basic questions such as ___, ___,___,____,____,_____,____

Goal • Should be: 1.Accurate 2. Logical 3. Objective 4. Without Personal Opinion

Structure • 1-3-1 Introduction Body Body Body Conclusion

Points to Remember • TAP

Goals of Pre-writing • Focused and significant thesis • Adequate Information • Logical series of main points

For Example • The largest animal ever to live on earth is the blue whale. They can grow this large because seawater can support their tremendous weight. Once whalers in the Antarctic caught a 108 foot long blue whale. In modern times, blue whales can reach 150 tons. To maintain its size, a blue whale will eat up to four tons of krill per day.

Topic for Today’s Essay • Write a report for the local newspaper • The title of the report is “Under Armour- its history and involvement in the community. ” • Please note: The Newspaper you are writing for know nothing about the company. Nothing.

Creative Writing Lesson