, Narrative
Tells a story or gives an account of events or incidents.
Often revolves around a plot or story line.
Reflective
Personal writing reflecting reality.
Descriptive
Writing that paints a picture with words.
Argumentative
You have a belief/point of view/opinion and it is your objective to influence/persuade your audience/readers to
agree with you. Take a stand and support your opinion.
Discursive
This is an analysis of a subject. It may be compared to a written debate as both sides of an argument are
presented.
, Planning in the form of a brainstorm/mind map/flowchart. This is essential to ensure a
logical progression of thoughts. This is your plot/storyline.
The introduction indicates time and setting and introduces the main characters.
A gripping thesis statement is effective and essential.
The body needs to have a series of events that contain development or complication
of the plot. These lead to a climax/anti-climax.
Characters should be limited in number and thoughtfully described for them to be
relatable to the reader.
Should be narrated in past tense and in 1st or 3rd person. (I, he, she , they, them)
Present tense is sometimes used for immediacy.
Tells a story or gives an account of events or incidents.
Often revolves around a plot or story line.
Reflective
Personal writing reflecting reality.
Descriptive
Writing that paints a picture with words.
Argumentative
You have a belief/point of view/opinion and it is your objective to influence/persuade your audience/readers to
agree with you. Take a stand and support your opinion.
Discursive
This is an analysis of a subject. It may be compared to a written debate as both sides of an argument are
presented.
, Planning in the form of a brainstorm/mind map/flowchart. This is essential to ensure a
logical progression of thoughts. This is your plot/storyline.
The introduction indicates time and setting and introduces the main characters.
A gripping thesis statement is effective and essential.
The body needs to have a series of events that contain development or complication
of the plot. These lead to a climax/anti-climax.
Characters should be limited in number and thoughtfully described for them to be
relatable to the reader.
Should be narrated in past tense and in 1st or 3rd person. (I, he, she , they, them)
Present tense is sometimes used for immediacy.
