| First, ask yourself "What type of writing should I use?" |
Persuasive, or argumentative, essays or letters include claims or opinions that should be supported by reasoning and facts. |
Given the above purpose, topic, and audience, the best type of writing is a friendly, persuasive letter to your cousin.
For this purpose, topic, and audience, the most appropriate type of writing is a true story, or personal narrative.
Personal narratives are true stories about a "moment in time" in your life. You are the main character, so they are written with the pronoun I. They include story elements, such as character, plot, and setting. |
Different writing tasks require different types of writing. There are three main purposes of writing: to persuade, to entertain, and to inform.
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4th Grade Writing - Pre-Writing: Planning and Organizing Lesson