3. The author's purpose is basically the reason he or she
chose to act in a particular way, whether that's writing the
passage, selecting a phrase, using a word, etc. It differs
from the main idea in that author's purpose not the point
you're supposed to get; it's the why behind the author
picked up a pen or selected those words in the first place.
Summarize this in your notes - write “Author’s Purpose” on the left and write the
summary on the right.
4. Persuade:
To make audience believe or act
Persuasive writing: states the opinion of the writer and attempts
to influence or convince the audience. You might think of
persuasive writing as informational writing with an attitude. It is
intended to convince the reader that a certain point of view is the
right one to have, or that some action should be taken.
Summarize this in your notes - write “Persuade” on the left and write the
summary on the right.
5. Persuade:
Write at least 3!
What are some examples of types of writing
that persuade?
Think about what you would find
● in the paper
● Online
● on TV
6. Examples of Persuasive Writing
CHECK YOURSELF
● Book or film review
● Restaurant reviews
● Editorial articles
● Political position papers
● Advertisements and commercials
7. Instruct:
To teach the audience
Instructive writing: teaches the audience how to
do something. You might think of instructive
writing as a step by step guide on how to
complete a task.
Summarize this in your notes - write “Instruct” on the left and write the summary
on the right.
9. Examples of Instructive Writing
CHECK YOURSELF
● Cookbooks
● How-to manuals
● Grammar and Writing manuals
● Some text books
10. Entertain:
For fun and enjoyment
Entertaining writing:The author tells a story,
anecdote, or joke for the audiences enjoyment.
Entertaining writing is used to make the
audience feel (happy, excited, sad, mad, etc.).
Most narrative writing falls under this category.
Summarize this in your notes - write “Entertain” on the left and write the summary
on the right.
12. Entertain:
What are examples of types of writing that
entertain?
● In the paper? (hint: on Sundays)
● Hint: Before you watch it, it’s a piece of
writing called a ______.
● On holidays?
13. Examples of Entertaining Writing
CHECK YOURSELF
● Novels
● Short Stories
● Jokes
● Movie scripts and plays
● Comics and graphic novels
● Satires
● Poetry
14. Inform(Expository):
To give facts and information
Informative writing: shares information about a
topic. Informative writing gives you facts. It is
not meant to entertain or persuade, but just
give basic information.
Summarize this in your notes - write “Inform” on the left and write the summary on
the right.
15. Examples of Informative Writing
What are some examples writing that
informs?
Write at least 5.
16. Examples of Informative Writing
CHECK YOURSELF
● Informational brochures /articles
● Newspaper articles
● Some textbooks (what kinds?)
● Non-fiction trade books and picture book
● Menus or Catalogs
● Travel brochures
● Research summaries
● Legal contracts
17. *Instructive and Informative
Some sources put instructive and informative
under the same title. If you are only given the
options of Persuasive, Informative, and
Entertaining, put anything that is instructive or
informative under informative (expository
writing).
