Informative and Persuasive Writing

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Why do we write?

Make a list of reasons why we write.

Why do we need to write?

When is it necessary to write?

Discuss with a partner

When do you write?

Why is writing important?

What is the purpose of writing for these situations?

Academic writing

What are the main purposes for writing

in school?

Informative writing
Describe
Explain
Teach/educate

Analyze
Compare and contrast

Mostly fact-based writing

Argumentative writing
Persuade

Convince
Prove a point (your claim)
Your claim = main idea
State your claim (opinion/viewpoint), use facts to
support it

Bring in an opposing claim and counter it

Use facts and opinions

What makes good writing?

Make a list with your group. It can be your

opinions and also what youve learned in
school.

Looking at the rubrics

What makes good writing?

What are the three sections of the rubric?

What is the highest score you can get?
Whats the difference between a 3 and a 4 in PFO
and EE sections?
How is the argumentative rubric different than the
informative rubric?