Types of Sentences
Declarative Makes a statement Period (.)
Interrogative Asks a question Question Mark (?)
Imperative Gives a command or makes a request Period ( . )
Exclamatory Expresses strong feeling Exclamation Mark ( ! )
Declarative Makes a statement Period (.)
Interrogative Asks a question Question Mark (?)
Imperative Gives a command or makes a request Period ( . )
Exclamatory Expresses strong feeling Exclamation Mark ( ! )
Types of Writing
Descriptive writing is used to create a vivid picture of an idea, place or person. It is much like painting with words. It focuses on one subject and uses specific detail to describe that upon which your child is focused. For example, if your child is asked to write about his favorite ride at an amusement park, his writing will not only tell the name of the ride and what it looks like, but also describe the sensation of being on it and what that experience reminds him of.
Expository writing is to-the-point and factual. This category of writing includes definitions, instructions, directions and other basic comparisons and clarifications. Expository writing is devoid of descriptive detail and opinion.
Persuasive writing expresses an opinion or to take a stance about something and then to support that opinion in a way that convinces the reader to see it the same way. Persuasive writing is often in essay form, contains an explanation of the other point of view and uses facts and/or statistics to disprove that view and support your child’s opinion.
Genres
Fiction writing about imaginary characters
Nonfiction tells about real people, places, events
Fantasy contains elements not found in real life
Adventure has an action packed plot
Science fiction combines fiction and fantasy with scientific fact
Realistic fiction real events incorporated into the made up
Drama story written to be performed by actors
Poetry emotionally charged language
Mystery involves disappearance
Novel long work of fiction
Short story brief work of fiction
Myth explains the actions of gods and heroes
Folktale orally passed down from person to person
Fable brief story; animal characters; teaches a lesson
Biography life story of another person
Legend focus on strength and bravery
Historical fiction real events, people or places incorporated into a made up story
Autobiography story of writer's own life
Fiction writing about imaginary characters
Nonfiction tells about real people, places, events
Fantasy contains elements not found in real life
Adventure has an action packed plot
Science fiction combines fiction and fantasy with scientific fact
Realistic fiction real events incorporated into the made up
Drama story written to be performed by actors
Poetry emotionally charged language
Mystery involves disappearance
Novel long work of fiction
Short story brief work of fiction
Myth explains the actions of gods and heroes
Folktale orally passed down from person to person
Fable brief story; animal characters; teaches a lesson
Biography life story of another person
Legend focus on strength and bravery
Historical fiction real events, people or places incorporated into a made up story
Autobiography story of writer's own life
Author's Point of View
First Person Point of View
With the first person point of view a character within the story recounts/retells his or her own experiences or impressions.
A first person point of view uses the pronouns: I, me, my, mine,we, our, ours.
Second Person Point of View
Second person point of view is used mainly with instruction manuals, recipes, giving directions, and poetry.
Second person point of view uses the pronouns: you, yours.
Third Person Point of View
In third person point of view the narrator remains a detached observer, telling only the stories action and dialogue.
In third person point of view the reader know only what is seen and heard, not what characters think or feel.
Third person point of view uses pronouns: he, she, it, they
First Person Point of View
With the first person point of view a character within the story recounts/retells his or her own experiences or impressions.
A first person point of view uses the pronouns: I, me, my, mine,we, our, ours.
Second Person Point of View
Second person point of view is used mainly with instruction manuals, recipes, giving directions, and poetry.
Second person point of view uses the pronouns: you, yours.
Third Person Point of View
In third person point of view the narrator remains a detached observer, telling only the stories action and dialogue.
In third person point of view the reader know only what is seen and heard, not what characters think or feel.
Third person point of view uses pronouns: he, she, it, they
Writing Process
Brainstorm
Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Before students can write, they need to generate ideas, decide on the kind of writing they will do, identify their audience and purpose for writing, and organize their ideas.
Finding a topic may be referred to as brainstorming. Making notes about what they want to write. These notes can be written in a list or writer's web. List help us remember things. List are clear and easy to read. Use words or short phrases when you write a list. A writer's web is a graphic organizer format. In the center of the page is the main idea,or topic. Possible ideas related to that topic should be written around the center. List facts, and drawing pictures will help complete the web. Then the student will have their writing ideas to choose from.
Brainstorm
Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Before students can write, they need to generate ideas, decide on the kind of writing they will do, identify their audience and purpose for writing, and organize their ideas.
Finding a topic may be referred to as brainstorming. Making notes about what they want to write. These notes can be written in a list or writer's web. List help us remember things. List are clear and easy to read. Use words or short phrases when you write a list. A writer's web is a graphic organizer format. In the center of the page is the main idea,or topic. Possible ideas related to that topic should be written around the center. List facts, and drawing pictures will help complete the web. Then the student will have their writing ideas to choose from.
Sequence
Sequence is the order in which things happen in a story. the more you know about when things happen in a story,the better you can understand the story.
Some sequence clue words tell:
the order in which things happen: first, then, finally
the time or when things happen: tonight, in the morning,once upon a time
Sequence is the order in which things happen in a story. the more you know about when things happen in a story,the better you can understand the story.
Some sequence clue words tell:
the order in which things happen: first, then, finally
the time or when things happen: tonight, in the morning,once upon a time