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Five purposes for writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Five purposes for writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. - Inform – tells you facts about a specific topic Examples? brochures HINT – reader addressed as ‘you’ Entertain - the writer’s purpose is to engage the reader Examples? Fiction books, short stories / poems.

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Five purposes for writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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  1. Five purposes for writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

  2. - Inform – tells you facts about a specific topic • Examples? brochures • HINT – reader addressed as ‘you’ • Entertain - the writer’s purpose is to engage the reader • Examples? Fiction books, short stories / poems

  3. Describe – uses vivid adjectives to describe someone or something - Examples? any work of fiction Persuade – tries to convince the reader of a certain viewpoint or belief - Examples? advertisements, essays

  4. Explain - giving you the facts but with more detail; uses first and third person pronouns • Examples? Textbooks

  5. 1. Mrs. Wilburn writes a note to Bekah’s teacher. Bekah has been absent for two days. 2. A man wrote a newspaper article detailing the reasons why the community needs to recycle. 3. She wrote a fictional story about a person’s secret ability to fly. 4. A chapter in a science book about animal cells. 5. An advertisement saying how much money you can save if you buy this product.

  6. 6. Scientists announced that they have identified the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur. 7. You can find plenty of opportunities to volunteer close to home; small actions make a difference. 8. Preheat the oven to 450; you’ll also want to place the ingredients in the bowl. 9. Amy’s eyes were just adjusting to the darkness when the closet door slowly began to open.

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