explanation

TEXT narrative

overview description

TYPES persuasion

report

discussion

recount

procedure
 explanation

TEXT narrative

overview description

TYPES
There are many different purposes for
writing. Some text types are factual
persuasion

report
and informative, whilst others are for
entertainment purposes. Read about discussion
the different text types on the recount
following pages.
procedure
EXPLANATION TEXTS EXPLANATION
structure

An explanation text explains title

natural, social or scientific introduction
occurrences.
information
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explanation about?
conclusion
NARRATIVE TEXTS NARRATIVE
structure

A narrative is a story that orientation

often has a message or events
theme.
complication
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narrative about?
message
DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS DESCRIPTION
structure

introduction
A descriptive text describes a
characteristic
person, place or thing. (what does it do)

characteristic
(habitat)
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characteristic
description about? (special features)

conclusion
PERSUASIVE TEXTS PERSUASION
structure
A persuasive texts purpose is opinion
to persuade the reader to
come to the same opinion as argument 1
the writer. argument 2

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persuasive text about? conclusion
INFORMATION REPORT REPORT
structure

An information report classification

provides factual information fact
(appearance)
about a topic.
fact
(habitat)

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(behavior)
information report about?
conclusion
DISCUSSION TEXTS DISCUSSION
structure

A discussion provides both title

sides of an argument to give statement

an informed opinion.
arguments for

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discussion about?
conclusion
RECOUNT TEXTS RECOUNT
structure

title
A recount retells sequenced
events. orientation

events
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recount about? ending

feeling
PROCEDURAL TEXTS PROCEDURE
structure
A procedure is a step-by-step goals
set of instructions informing
the reader how to make or do materials
something. method

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procedure about? diagram