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Types of Text:. By Ms. Bennett. Text. Diction – Choice of words for a message. Adjectives and Adverbs Nouns Verbs Prepositions Syntax – [Structure] Arrangement of words to transmit a clear message. Both are used to create a readable text and sense-making communication. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Types of Text:
By Ms. Bennett
Text Diction – Choice of words for a message.Diction – Choice of words for a message.
Adjectives and AdverbsAdjectives and Adverbs NounsNouns VerbsVerbs PrepositionsPrepositions
Syntax – [Structure] Arrangement of words Syntax – [Structure] Arrangement of words to transmit a clear message.to transmit a clear message.
Both are used to create a readable text and Both are used to create a readable text and sense-making communication.sense-making communication.
Five (5) Domains of Text: NarrativeNarrative
Autobiographical WritingAutobiographical Writing Biographical WritingBiographical Writing Short Story [The 5 W’s; When, Where, Who, What, Why]Short Story [The 5 W’s; When, Where, Who, What, Why]
DescriptiveDescriptive Creative WritingCreative Writing Sensory Writing [The 5 Senses; Poetry/Lyrics]Sensory Writing [The 5 Senses; Poetry/Lyrics]
PersuasivePersuasive Editorial and Advertisement Writing Editorial and Advertisement Writing Speech WritingSpeech Writing
ExpositoryExpository [Exposes the reader to new information][Exposes the reader to new information] Informational WritingInformational Writing [Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.] [Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.] Research Reports Research Reports Everyday, Career, and Technical WritingEveryday, Career, and Technical Writing
Response to LiteratureResponse to Literature Compare and Contrast WritingCompare and Contrast Writing Cause and Effect WritingCause and Effect Writing Writing to a Specific Task/PromptWriting to a Specific Task/Prompt
We can Predict text types… Author (Who wrote it?)Author (Who wrote it?)
Author Background ConnectionAuthor Background Connection Format (How is it structured?)Format (How is it structured?)
Titles, Headings, Paragraphs, Stanzas, ColumnsTitles, Headings, Paragraphs, Stanzas, Columns Audience (Who is it written for?)Audience (Who is it written for?)
Pictures help for this predictionPictures help for this prediction Content (What is it about?)Content (What is it about?)
Pictures help for this predictionPictures help for this prediction Motive (Why is it written?)Motive (Why is it written?)
Pleasure, Persuasion, Information, Task/PromptPleasure, Persuasion, Information, Task/Prompt
Narrative TextNarrative Text = Writing that tells a story.
Stories, novels, fables, and folk lore Stories, novels, fables, and folk lore are the most common narrative texts.are the most common narrative texts.
This text is written in the When, This text is written in the When, Where, Who, What and Why format.Where, Who, What and Why format.
Autobiographies, biographies, and Autobiographies, biographies, and personal stories are written narratively.personal stories are written narratively.
Narrative text includes these elements:- Exposition setting (time/place) character introduction conflict (theme) introduction-Plot [begins the Rising Action] characters conflicts (problems) similes and metaphors-Climax [begins the Falling Action] characters meet the greatest conflict-Resolution/Denoument conflicts become resolved moral and theme are realized
Graphic Organizer for Narrative Text:
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
Descriptive Text =Sensory and detailed writing Poetry and Creative text-types are the most Poetry and Creative text-types are the most
common descriptive texts.common descriptive texts. This type of writing creates an experience This type of writing creates an experience
for the reader through the use of sensory for the reader through the use of sensory language.language. SightSight SmellSmell SoundSound TasteTaste TouchTouch
Persuasive TextPersuasive Text = Writing that tries to convince you to think a certain way. Speeches, advertisement writing, and Speeches, advertisement writing, and
opinion letters, articles or essays are the opinion letters, articles or essays are the most common persuasive texts.most common persuasive texts.
This text uses a specific format, which This text uses a specific format, which includes pro and con sides of an issue.includes pro and con sides of an issue.
Exclamatory and emphatic language is used Exclamatory and emphatic language is used to persuade the reader to the author’s to persuade the reader to the author’s viewpoint.viewpoint.
Elements of Persuasive Text:-Main Idea/Argument author’s statement/side of issue intended purpose to the reader reveals silliness of opposing side-Supporting Ideas [For and Against/Pro and Con] facts vs. opinions comparisons and contrasts*persuasive techniques – exaggeration (over and under statements of facts), repetition of pro or con “catch words,” name-calling, visual examples -Closing Argument logic and opinion
Expository/Informational TextExpository/Informational Text =Text that exposes new information to the reader or explains or gives information about a topic. Functional Documents and Everyday Documents are also expository text.
Types of Expository/Informational text:
TextbooksTextbooks EncyclopediasEncyclopedias Research and Data ReportsResearch and Data Reports Maps, Tables, and TimelinesMaps, Tables, and Timelines
Elements of Informational Text:-A Central Purpose What the author wants you to learn Overview of the main points covered- Main Idea/Point Headings The most important point made- Supporting Ideas/Concepts/Details Subheadings Details - Illustrations Supporting these details
Types of Functional Documents:*Documents you interact with; one that requires an
action on the readers part. Agreements/ContractsAgreements/Contracts
(Rules, Policies, Loans, etc.)(Rules, Policies, Loans, etc.) Memo’s and “Fill-In” FormsMemo’s and “Fill-In” Forms Applications (Career)Applications (Career) Check ListsCheck Lists Rubrics and Evaluation FormsRubrics and Evaluation Forms
Types of Everyday Text: *Documents/text you see everyday SchedulesSchedules DirectionsDirections Instruction Manuals (Technical)Instruction Manuals (Technical) ““How to Operate” Manuals (Technical)How to Operate” Manuals (Technical) Media-Signs and SymbolsMedia-Signs and Symbols
Elements of Functional and Everyday Text: - Organized Information Planned, edited, and revised - Sequence of Data Roman Numeral Outline Format EX: I, A, 1, a, - Steps to Follow Numbered Format EX: 1., 2., 3. - Relevant Data – Details Bulleted Format EX: , , - Visual Schematics with Labels
Response to LiteratureResponse to Literature = Response and Review Writing This domain of reading and writing This domain of reading and writing
includes elements of all the other domains includes elements of all the other domains of text types.of text types.
The text type chosen, depends upon the The text type chosen, depends upon the writing prompt or task assigned to the writing prompt or task assigned to the reader.reader. The prompt will specify “key words” to The prompt will specify “key words” to
decode to decide which type of text to use for decode to decide which type of text to use for your response or review.your response or review.
Elements of Literary Response -An Example Prompt: Trace the development of emotions through Poe’s poem “The Bells.”
- Introductory Paragraph 4 Parts to the Opening/Topic sentence: 1. Task of the prompt needed for response.EX: A development of different emotions can be seen in the poem, “The Bells,” by Edgar Allen Poe. 2. Type of text the response is about.EX: …in the poem… 3. Title of text the response is about.EX: …in the poem, “The Bells,”… 4. Author of the text the response is about.EX: …in the poem, “The Bells,” by Edgar Allen Poe…
Balance of the Literary Response Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs
Must connect to the prompt. Must connect to the prompt. Separates the prompt into two or more concepts.Separates the prompt into two or more concepts. Must use support from the text in quotes.Must use support from the text in quotes. Needs to include your feelings or views.Needs to include your feelings or views.
Conclusion ParagraphConclusion Paragraph Connects/restates the opening sentence.Connects/restates the opening sentence. Finalizes your feelings or views.Finalizes your feelings or views. Leads to further connections.Leads to further connections.
Additional Notes on Literary Response Compare and Contrast prompts will contain 2 Compare and Contrast prompts will contain 2
body paragraphs.body paragraphs. Cause and Effect will contain 2 body paragraphs.Cause and Effect will contain 2 body paragraphs. Persuasive opinion prompts can contain one or Persuasive opinion prompts can contain one or
more paragraphs.more paragraphs. Description prompts will contain one or more Description prompts will contain one or more
body paragraphs.body paragraphs. Other Task Specific prompts will contain one or Other Task Specific prompts will contain one or
more body paragraphs.more body paragraphs.
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