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LESSONS » GENRES |
Each of the five main writing genres is divided into several text type units. The resources in each unit are provided at four developmental levels of writing: beginning ( ), early developing (), developing (), and fluent (). These levels directly correspond to the skills and abilities at grades one, two, three, and four through six. Every unit includes: a multi-level lesson plan, leveled samples, leveled graphic organizers, leveled graphic organizer samples, leveled revision checklists, leveled editing guides, leveled classroom posters, and a multi-level rubric. Most of the materials in the leveled student packets can also be found under the Writing Tools tab. Use a Writing Process Guide for each text type as a model of the writing process or as a review lesson. Use the ELL Guide for specific tips and guidelines across all text types to meet the needs of every level of ELL student. |  |
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GENRES
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EXPOSITORY
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a genre of writing that informs, describes, or explains with text types that include: autobiography, biography, descriptive, essay, informational report, and media article
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NARRATIVE
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a genre of writing that entertains or tells a story with text types that include: adventure, fairy tale, fantasy, historical fiction, mystery, personal narrative, realistic fiction, and science fiction
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PERSUASIVE
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a genre of writing that attempts to convince readers to embrace a particular point of view with text types that include: advertisement, editorial, persuasive essay, political cartoon, pro/con, and review
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PROCEDURAL
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a genre of writing that explains the instructions or directions for completing a task with text types that include: experiment, how to, and recipe
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TRANSACTIONAL
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a genre of writing that serves as a communication of ideas and information between individuals with text types that include: business letter, friendly email, friendly letter, interview, invitation, postcard, speeches, and weblog entry
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