Types of Writing

Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader

The Harry Potter books

A type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details

Writing in which the author tells a story. The story could be fact or fiction

Writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader

The cover story in the morning newspaper

A paper about the horrible treatment of the people in Darfur

An article attempting to convince readers to boycott a store chain

A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall

A brochure advertising a luxury hotel and resort

A letter to the governor explaining why the tax increase is a bad idea

A web page telling how to create a web page

Writing in which you record details of a trip taken

A paper discussing the after effects of a war

An essay discussing a theme from Romeo and Juliet

A story about the time you got lost at Disneyland