Real world purposes for writing

2. ● Express and Reflect
● Inform and Explain
● Evaluate and Judge
● Inquire and Explore
● Analyze and Interpret
● Take a Stand/Propose a Solution

3. ● The writer...
o … expresses or reflects on his or her own life and
experiences.
o … often looks backward in order to look forward
● Example:
o A piece expressing sadness about the loss of a loved
one.
o How I Came to Love Volleyball

4. ● The writer...
o … states a main point and purpose.
o … tries to present the information in a surprising
way.
● Example:
o A review of all the new laws that go into effect
today statewide.
o Explain the rules of the game of volleyball

5. ● The writer...
o … focuses on the worth of person, object, idea, or
other phenomenon.
o … usually specifies the criteria to the object being
seen as “good” or “bad”.
● Example:
o Numerous book and movie reviews
o The worst game I ever had

6. ● The writer...
o … wrestles with a question or problem.
o … hooks with the problem and lets the reader
watch them wrestle with it.
● Example:
o An examination of how movies were “nicer” in 2010
and the possible reasons behind this trend.
o What is the history of volleyball?

7. ● The writer...
o … seeks to analyze and interpret phenomena that
are difficult to understand or explain
● Example:
 Why Bon Jovi’s 2010 tour was the top-grossing
tour
 Why did we lose that match against Monroe HS?

8. ● The writer...
o … seeks to persuade audiences to accept a
particular position on a controversial issue.
o … describes the problem, proposes a solution, and
provides justification.
● Example:
o A look at Earth-friendly cleaners.
o The referees need more training.