Modes of Writing

As your child becomes familiar with the 6-Traits of good writing, they will also be learning the different modes of writing.

Narrative (to tell a story)
     Examples of such writing include: novels, short stories, diaries, and auto biographies

Expository (to inform or explain)
     Examples of such writing include: instruction booklets (oven/lawn mower/video games), directions (to put something together), research papers, and resumes

Persuasive (to construct an argument)
     Examples of such writing include: advertizement, movie reviews, and restaurant critiques

Descriptive (to paint a picture with words)
     Examples of such writing include: menus, travel brochures, catalogs, and letters (personal and business)

Imaginative (to create a new way of seeing things)
     Examples of such writing inculde: fairy tales, science fiction, and mysteries