TABLE B

TEXT TYPE

SUMMARY

Academic Writing

purpose: to inform has one central point or theme with every part contributing to the main line of argument, without digressions or repetitions

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ( Include features and (If any. May include structures which are written features and structures / presented clearly) which are not found) has thesis, evidence the language has more and Counter-argument grammatical complexity explicit in its signposting varied vocabulary used of the organization of was difficult to the ideas and in its understand. acknowledgment of the Colloquial words and sources of the ideas expressions have to be logical transitions avoided. descriptive language to create images in the readers mind and enhance the story. Has orientation, complication and resolution The writer should be writing from the heart and bring the topic to life for the reader. The beginning must be interestingly and lively. The plot should be well-planned. Impersonal (the use of first-person pronouns should be avoided) Unbiased (not overtly reveal the opinion of the writer)

Narrative

purpose: to entertain, to gain a readers interest, to teach or inform, to change attitudes / social opinions can be imaginary, factual or a combination of both purpose: to enlighten and instruct explain and analyze information by presenting n idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.

Expository

Have a definite purpose of writing Informative Clarity Chronological order of the text.

Descriptive

purpose: to describe paying close attention to the details by using all of the five senses

interesting and full of details figurative and precise language

sentence order changed Wide vocabulary is needed. Requires plenty of sculpting

Argumentative

Purpose: to support ideas presented in sequence to justify a particular stand or viewpoint that a writer is taking. A good argument shows cause and effect

Strong, formal language Use of emotive language

Impersonal language, passive voice. Uses repetition of words, phrases and concepts deliberately, for effect.