This document outlines and describes 10 different text types: persuasive, expository, factual, description, recount, procedural, descriptive, explanatory, and narrative. It provides brief definitions and examples of each text type to explain their different purposes. Some text types, like factual and explanatory, are meant to inform, while others like narrative and persuasive are intended to entertain or influence opinions. The document encourages readers to think about topics they could write for each text type.

1. PERSUASIVE
EXPOSITORY
FACTUAL
DESCRIPTION
RECOUNT
PROCEDURAL
TEXT TYPES
DESCRIPTIVE
EXPLANATORY
NARRATIVE

2. PERSUASIVE
EXPOSITORY
FACTUAL
DESCRIPTION
RECOUNT
PROCEDURAL
TEXT TYPES
DESCRIPTIVE
EXPLANATORY
NARRATIVE
There are many different purposes
for writing. Some text types are
factual and informative, whilst
others are for entertainment
purposes. Read about the different
text types on the following pages.

3. EXPLANATION
title
introduction
information
explanation
conclusion
EXPLANATORY TEXTS
An explanatory text
explains natural, social or
scientific occurrences.
What could you write an
explanation about?

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

11. ACTIVITY #5: