4. NARRATIVE TEXTS
A narrative is a story that
often has a message or
theme.
What could you write a
narrative about?
NARRATIVE
orientation
events
complication
solution
message
5. DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS
A descriptive text describes
a person, place or thing.
What could you write a
description about?
DESCRIPTION
introduction
conclusion
characteristic
(what does it do)
(habitat)
characteristic
(special features)
characteristic
6. PERSUASIVE TEXTS
A persuasive texts purpose
is to persuade the reader to
come to the same opinion as
the writer.
What could you write a
persuasive text about?
PERSUASION
opinion
argument 1
argument 2
argument 3
conclusion
7. EXPOSITORY TEXT
An expository text
provides factual
information about a topic.
What could you write an
information report about?
REPORT
classification
conclusion
fact
(appearance)
fact
(habitat)
fact
(behavior)
8. FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
A factual cdescription
provides both sides of an
argument to give an
informed opinion.
What could you write a
discussion about?
DISCUSSION
title
statement
arguments for
arguments against
conclusion
9. RECOUNT TEXTS
A recount retells sequenced
events.
What could you write a
recount about?
RECOUNT
title
orientation
events
ending
feeling
10. PROCEDURAL TEXTS
A procedure is a step-by-
step set of instructions
informing the reader how to
make or do something.
What could you write a
procedure about?
PROCEDURE
goals
materials
method
conclusion
diagram
