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    The document provides guidance on writing different types of texts, including discussion, recount, explanation, report, instructions, persuasive, story (characters, events, opening, problem, resolution, setting, and tension). For each text type, it lists the key elements that should be included, such as an opening paragraph, arguments for and against, conclusions, time connectives, headings, and diagrams/illustrations. Guidance is also provided on writing story elements like character descriptions, building tension, resolving problems, and using language techniques.

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    The document provides guidance on writing different types of texts, including discussion, recount, explanation, report, instructions, persuasive, story (characters, events, opening, problem, resolution, setting, and tension). For each text type, it lists the key elements that should be included, such as an opening paragraph, arguments for and against, conclusions, time connectives, headings, and diagrams/illustrations. Guidance is also provided on writing story elements like character descriptions, building tension, resolving problems, and using language techniques.

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    Genre Checklists

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    Jose Portil
    The document provides guidance on writing different types of texts, including discussion, recount, explanation, report, instructions, persuasive, story (characters, events, opening, problem, resolution, setting, and tension). For each text type, it lists the key elements that should be included, such as an opening paragraph, arguments for and against, conclusions, time connectives, headings, and diagrams/illustrations. Guidance is also provided on writing story elements like character descriptions, building tension, resolving problems, and using language techniques.

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    DISCUSSION TEXTS Facts and evidence to support reasons

    Clear title to show what it is about Connectives to link ideas (eg however,
    Opening paragraph- introduces key therefore, furthermore)
    issues/ summary of argument Persuasive devices: agreement (eg
    Arguments FOR with information obviously, without doubt)
    Arguments AGAINSTwith information Powerful adjectives
    Conclusion- summary of key points and Rhetorical questions
    shown own viewpoint Conclusion to summarise and state
    I have used: the correct tense opinion
    Appropriate connectives
    (eg therefore, however)
    RECOUNT TEXTS
    Opening paragraph includes four W’s-
    When? Who? What? Where?
    EXPLANATION TEXTS Time connectives ( eg in the morning,
    Clear title to show what is being later, meanwhile)
    explained Past tense
    Opening statement to introduce the Powerful verbs
    process Details to add interest for reader
    Clear steps to show HOW or WHY Conclusion refers back to opening
    something occurs
    In order or events
    Time connectives (eg first, next) REPORT TEXTS
    Causal connectives (eg because, so, this Title and opening sentences clearly
    causes) explain what the report is about
    Used illustrations/diagrams/flow charts Paragraph of information for each of
    to make explanation clear my headings
    Tables/pictures/diagrams to add
    information
    Facts are linked within each paragraph
    INSTRUCTIONS Conclusion- summary of key points
    I have used “How to…” in my title Factual language
    List showing materials/ingredients/ Appropriate tense
    equipment An interesting sentence to end the
    Numbers/ letters or bullet points to report
    show order
    Imperative (“bossy”) verbs (eg mix/stir)
    Short, clear sentences
    Diagrams/illustrations

    STORY CHARACTERS
    A well chosen name
    Characters actions hint at what they are
    like
    PERSUASIVE TEXTS Powerful verbs to show feelings and
    Title implies a point of view behaviour
    Opening sentence to hook the reader Dialogue gives more information about
    Reasons to support viewpoint characters
    I have written about my characters Details make the place believable
    inner thoughts and feelings I have described: the weather
    The time of day
    What can be seen
    STORY EVENTS What can be heard
    I have made events interesting to make What can be felt
    the reader read on Adjectives build up an atmosphere and
    Events are linked within paragraphs allow reader to picture the setting in
    Complex sentences their head
    Short, simple sentences used for effect
    Actions and descriptions
    Similes to describe somebody’s
    reaction STORY TENSION
    Metaphors to describe characters Short sentences for effect
    feelings Suspense built up (eg Without
    warning…)
    Ask reader questions (eg What was that
    STORY OPENING noise?)
    I have hooked the reader with an Scary sounds (eg howling)
    interesting opening Descriptions of places (eg The gloomy
    I have made the reader ask questions room/chilly air hung in the hallway)
    about the story Words used for effect (eg Silence!
    I have included dramatic actions Deadly!)
    I have introduced something intriguing Certain things hidden from reader (eg
    how the window was smashed)

    STORY PROBLEM
    There is at least one problem to be
    resolved
    I have built up an atmosphere through
    description
    Dialogue to add extra information
    Senses used to develop character and
    plot

    STORY RESOLUTION
    Refers back to opening
    The problem is solved
    The character has learnt something or
    has changed
    Unexpected help to resolve the problem

    STORY SETTING
    The place has a name

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